Operations Advanced Team Lead

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,102 - 44,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4-day working week (rotating shifts)

Enhanced pension + maternity/paternity packages

Life assurance cover

Retail discounts & on-site company shop

Strong learning and development culture

Employee recognition programmes

Supportive leadership team and collaborative work culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Front Line Manager for a prominent food manufacturer in Greater Manchester. This role emphasizes team leadership in a fast-paced production environment, focusing on performance metrics and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and a four-day work week, with additional benefits including enhanced pension and supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-paced manufacturing/production setting (food or FMCG preferred).
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to exceed KPIs.
• Comfortable with standard work routines and structured CI methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety practices.
• Capable of coaching and developing individuals at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Organised, analytical, and IT literate.
• Comfortable working rotating shifts across both days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model, setting the tone for performance, behaviour, and values across your team.
• Support staffing plans and optimise manning levels throughout seasonal peaks and troughs.
• Oversee team performance across KPIs such as yield, waste, product quality, and line efficiency.
• Lead daily huddles, team briefs and handovers to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Champion training and development - mentoring new starters and upskilling your team.
• Play a key role in CI initiatives using A3 methodology and structured problem-solving.
• Ensure compliance with H&S, Food Safety, and GMP at all times.
• Monitor and maintain your team’s skills matrix, helping build strong succession planning.
• Actively contribute to site environmental and sustainability goals.

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Recruitment Consultant at Alexander Steele | Food, Drinks and Consumer Goods Recruitment Specialist - Technical, Operations, Supply Chain & Commercial

Location: Greater Manchester

Shifts: 4 days per week, rotating days and nights (usually Monday-Thursday but flexible)

We're working with a leading food manufacturer in the Manchester area who are on the lookout for a strong Front Line Manager to join their production team.

This is a people-first, performance-driven role focused on leading a team within a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll support the Manufacturing Shift Lead in driving key metrics across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People - while helping shape a culture of continuous improvement and accountability on the shop floor.

The Role:

• Act as a role model, setting the tone for performance, behaviour, and values across your team
• Support staffing plans and optimise manning levels throughout seasonal peaks and troughs
• Oversee team performance across KPIs such as yield, waste, product quality, and line efficiency
• Lead daily huddles, team briefs and handovers to ensure clear communication and alignment
• Champion training and development - mentoring new starters and upskilling your team
• Play a key role in CI initiatives using A3 methodology and structured problem-solving
• Ensure compliance with H&S, Food Safety, and GMP at all times
• Monitor and maintain your team’s skills matrix, helping build strong succession planning
• Actively contribute to site environmental and sustainability goals

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a high-paced manufacturing/production setting (food or FMCG preferred)
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to exceed KPIs
• Comfortable with standard work routines and structured CI methodologies
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and Food Safety practices
• Capable of coaching and developing individuals at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal
• Organised, analytical, and IT literate
• Comfortable working rotating shifts across both days and nights

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary of £40,114 per annum
• 4-day working week (rotating shifts)
• Enhanced pension + maternity/paternity packages
• Life assurance cover
• Retail discounts & on-site company shop
• Strong learning and development culture
• Employee recognition programmes
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative work culture

If you're a team-focused leader with a passion for driving performance and developing people - this could be a brilliant next step in your career.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production, Management, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Wholesale Food and Beverage

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