Manufacturing Team Leader

Weetabix; Kettering; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Double-matched pension (up to 12%)

Healthcare plan

Discounted Weetabix products

Job summary

Weetabix in Burton Latimer is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to lead the shift team on the factory floor, ensuring safe, compliant production from incoming materials to finished goods. This role requires visible leadership on the floor for 80% of the time and deputising for the shift manager as needed.

You will coach the team to meet safety, quality, productivity and cost targets, oversee MOS, and drive improvements through collaborative methods.

Qualifications

• Team management experience in FMCG or similar environments.
• Knowledge of business improvement tools and techniques.
• IOSH managing safety or willingness to work towards.
• Manual Handling.
• Health and Safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Be on the factory floor for 80% of the time and support the shift manager on the floor.
• Lead the team to meet safety, quality, productivity, cost and delivery KPIs.
• Provide direct line management for the allocated team, excluding grievance/disciplinary meetings.
• Coach the team to meet objectives and adhere to standards.
• Oversee training and development to maintain necessary skills and coverage.
• Deploy resources effectively to achieve results.
• Manage the daily MOS (Management Operating System).
• Support improvement projects using collaborative tools and processes.

Skills

Team management

Business improvement

Safety compliance

Manual handling

Health and safety awareness

Education

Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP

Tools

D365

Job description

Manufacturing Team Leader

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Burton Latimer

Description

At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a
more inclusive workplace for everyone. We're committed to building an organisation
where people from all walks of life feel they belong-where different voices, experiences,
and backgrounds are valued and respected.
Closing date: 30th August 2026
Interview process: On-Site interview
Working pattern: You will be on a specific shift pattern, creating great opportunities to
collaborate, strengthen team connections and build high-impact working relationships
face to face.

The Recipe (About the Role)

A visible, present on the factory floor (for 80% of the time) with the team, leader whose
role is to support the shift manager (and deputise for the shift manager) to manage the
safe production process from incoming material to finished goods through brilliant
factory floor team leadership ensuring the safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery &
engagement for the key performance indicators are achieved.

• Ensure compliance with legal, food safety, health, environmental, and people policies.
• Monitor KPI targets and results for the team.
• Provide direct line management for the allocated team, excluding grievance or disciplinary meetings.
• Guide the team to meet objectives through coaching and operational standards adherence.
• Oversee training and development to maintain necessary skills and coverage.
• Effectively deploy resources and skills to achieve results.
• Manage the daily Management Operating System (MOS).
• Support improvement projects using collaborative tools and processes, fostering continuous improvement.
• Refer to the Team Leader RACI document for detailed roles and responsibilities.

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

Key Know How:

• Some Team Management experience in a FMCG environment or similar
• Working knowledge of Business Improvement tools and techniques
• IOSH managing safety or willing to work towards
• Manual Handling
• Health and Safety Awareness

Desirable Skills:

• Working knowledge of D365
• Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

Competitive Salary & Annual Flexible benefits & Shift Allowance
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support
your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Annual bonus %
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
• Working Parents Support Group
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy