Nights Technical Team Leader

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Nights Technical Team Leader to oversee a busy food manufacturing operation during the night shift. You will support food safety, quality, compliance and training across the night team, working closely with Production, Quality Control and Factory Leaders to maintain standards and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong GMP knowledge, auditing, and people leadership, with responsibilities including investigations,

Qualifications

• Experience within a technical, quality or food manufacturing environment.
• GMP knowledge and strong understanding of food safety and compliance.
• Experience leading and developing teams through coaching and training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee factory operations with a focus on maintaining food safety and quality.
• Lead investigations into safety, quality and compliance issues and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor staff compliance and ensure training is completed and up to date.
• Produce monthly reports highlighting trends and board-worthy topics.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

GMP knowledge

Quality systems

Training skills

Job description

Nights Technical Team Leader KPI Recruiting Ltd Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England

Nights Technical Team Leader

Location:Stoke-On-Trent
Salary: Up to £31,880 per annum
Working Hours: 9:00pm - 5:00am, Sunday to Thursday

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Team Leader to join a busy food manufacturing operation based in Stoke-On-Trent

This is a key role within the technical and factory operations team, responsible for supporting food safety, quality, compliance, training and factory standards across the night shift.

The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Quality Control and Factory Team Leaders to ensure processes and standards are consistently maintained, while identifying opportunities for improvement and addressing any quality or compliance concerns.

Key Responsibilities

Factory Oversight

• Oversee factory operations with a focus on:
• NPD presence within production
• Ensure technical and food safety standards are consistently maintained across production.
• Identify and address any issues or concerns within the factory environment.

Compliance & Training

• Monitor staff compliance using the company's Core system
• Ensure all staff training is completed and kept up to date in line with current site policies and procedures
• Support the development of employee competency through assessments, coaching and ongoing training
• Promote a strong culture of food safety, quality and compliance

Meetings & Communication

• Attend daily production planning meetings
• Hold regular meetings with the Quality Control team
• Conduct fortnightly meetings with Factory Team Leaders
• Produce a monthly report highlighting key topics, trends and concerns requiring management attention
• Ensure effective communication between the Technical, Quality and Production teams

Investigations & Reporting

• Lead immediate investigations into food safety, quality and compliance issues
• Identify trends and recurring issues through investigation findings
• Recommend and support appropriate corrective actions
• Produce detailed findings for inclusion within the monthly Board Pack
• Carry out regular GMP audits
• Complete glass and hard plastic audits
• Conduct hygiene audits and identify areas for improvement
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across technical and production processes
• Ensure corrective actions are followed through and completed effectively

Raw Materials & Quality Control

• Carry out spot-check monitoring of raw material intake
• Provide Quality Control support where required
• Verify that incoming raw materials meet required quality and food safety standards
• Escalate any concerns relating to raw materials, quality or food safety appropriately

About You

• Previous experience within a technical, quality or food manufacturing environment
• Experience working within food safety and quality procedures
• Strong knowledge of GMP, allergen controls, traceability and factory compliance
• Experience conducting audits and investigations
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• The ability to identify issues, investigate root causes and implement corrective actions
• Experience supporting and developing teams through coaching and training
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels
• A proactive approach to maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement
• The ability to work effectively within a busy manufacturing environment and manage priorities independently

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