Material Handler Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Food Manufacturing sector seeks a Material Handler Team Leader in Houghton-le-Spring. This role offers a long-term career opportunity, where you will lead a team, ensure safety and hygiene standards, and play a key role in production efficiency. Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing and display strong leadership abilities.

Benefits

Long-term career opportunity

Commitment to employee investment

Qualifications

• Experience in Food Manufacturing required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is essential.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of HACCP standards are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to meet production targets and ensure quality standards.
• Monitor compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.
• Gather daily performance data and oversee team training.

Skills

Leadership

Planning and organizational skills

Knowledge of Hygiene standards

Computer literacy

Tools

FLT Trained

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler Team Leader, Houghton-le-Spring

Client:

Gem Partnership

Location:

Houghton-le-Spring, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

Job Description:

We are working with a client in Houghton Le Spring who is experiencing growth in the Food Manufacturing sector. We are recruiting for a Material Handler with team leading experience to support their expansion. This role offers a long-term career opportunity with a company committed to investing in its employees.

Duties:

1. Lead a team responsible for supplying production departments to meet the production plan and efficiency targets.
2. Operate in production areas such as Mixing and Packing.
3. Plan weekly staffing and inform the team of targets and progress.
4. Monitor and control production functions across shifts, ensuring quality and safety compliance.
5. Maintain product safety, hygiene standards, and GMP.
6. Report incidents beyond your scope to supervisors.
7. Enforce safety regulations, including PPE usage.
8. Manage team performance and training, ensuring product quality and process standards are met.
9. Support technical monitoring and quality assurance processes.
10. Gather performance data daily and maintain documentation.

Requirements:

• Experience in Food Manufacturing
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Planning and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Hygiene standards, HACCP, and Technical Standards
• Computer literacy
• FLT Trained

Additional Information:

Work shift: 2 rotation shifts (Days and Backs)

Pay Rate: After 12 weeks, day shift increases to £12.75-£13.60 per hour plus allowances

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd, a recruitment agency.

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