Night Shift Packing Lead – Bakery Ops

Geary's Bakeries Ltd; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Geary's Bakeries Ltd in Glenfield, Leicestershire, is seeking a Packing Team Leader for the night shift to oversee packaging operations and ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards.

You will lead a busy team, monitor daily plans, and report on performance while working a 4-on/3-off night schedule (7pm–7am) with a night uplift. A strong background in food manufacturing and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills.
• Good understanding of Food Safety and Health & Safety.
• Experience in a similar role within food manufacturing.
• Experience in leading and supporting a team of people.
• Good IT skills (Excel).
• A passion to learn and develop.
• Resilience and tenacity to drive motivation.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive a strong, non-compromising Health and Safety culture.
• Adhere to a daily plan and communicate a daily shift report to the wider business.
• Ensure the Finishing Operatives adhere to all processes and controls, including Health and Safety and Food Safety measures.
• Ensure all machinery and equipment is safe to use and any damage is reported promptly.
• Meet business KPIs.
• Liaise with labour agencies and provide feedback on performance and service level.
• Effectively communicating with other departments in the wider business.

Skills

Communication

Food safety & health & safety

Team-leading

IT skills

Resilience

Flexibility

Tools

Excel

Job description

Geary's Bakeries Ltd in Glenfield, Leicestershire, is seeking a Packing Team Leader for the night shift to oversee packaging operations and ensure compliance with health & safety and food safety standards.

You will lead a busy team, monitor daily plans, and report on performance while working a 4-on/3-off night schedule (7pm–7am) with a night uplift. A strong background in food manufacturing and leadership is required.