Manufacturing Team Leader

Prime Appointments; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £38,000 per annum

Fixed-term contract until July 2027

4 on / 4 off shift pattern 7am-7pm

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in Stansted is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead for a busy food manufacturing site on a fixed-term contract until July 2027. The role supports the production team, ensures food safety and quality, and helps meet production targets. The shift pattern is 4 on / 4 off, 7am–7pm, with a view to progressing toward a Shift Manager position.

You will lead by example, coach colleagues, and collaborate across departments to optimise operations, safety, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in FMCG food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety and Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience leading a team in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the production team, promoting a positive and respectful working environment.
• Maintain a strong food safety culture and ensure all products meet the required quality standards.
• Ensure team members follow Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Support the training and development of team members, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
• Monitor production performance against targets, including safety, quality, cost and output.
• Help identify and resolve production issues, making decisions to improve performance.
• Cover the Shift Manager's responsibilities during periods of absence.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to maintain smooth production operations.

Job description

Manufacturing Team Lead

Location: Stansted

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)

Hours: 7am - 7pm, 4 on / 4 off shift pattern

We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Team Lead to join a busy food manufacturing environment on a fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing who enjoys leading a team and is looking to develop their skills towards a future Shift Manager position.

You will play a key role in supporting the production team, maintaining high standards of food safety and quality, and ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the production team, promoting a positive and respectful working environment.
• Maintain a strong food safety culture and ensure all products meet the required quality standards.
• Ensure team members follow Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Support the training and development of team members, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
• Monitor production performance against targets, including safety, quality, cost and output.
• Help identify and resolve production issues, making decisions to improve performance.
• Cover the Shift Manager's responsibilities during periods of absence.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to maintain smooth production operations.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience within the FMCG food manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge of food manufacturing processes, food safety and Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience supporting, motivating or leading a team within a production environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to interpret production data and use it to improve performance.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work under pressure.
• A positive attitude, a willingness to learn and the ability to build effective working relationships.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £38,000 per annum.
• Fixed-term contract opportunity - until July 2027 - permanent role possible
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, working 7am - 7pm.

If you have experience in food manufacturing and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.