Ops Lead - Food Manufacturing & CI

Brambles; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekends off

Ongoing training

On-site leadership role

Job summary

H J Heinz Co. Ltd. in Wigan is seeking a Production Lead to join our on-site operation. You will lead a small team, drive continuous improvement, and help create a safe, productive working environment while delivering operational excellence at one of the UK's leading food manufacturing sites.

You will work closely with site leadership to develop people, uphold safety, quality, and productivity standards, and ensure smooth daily operations with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production, manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environments.
• Experience leading, motivating, or supervising teams.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in the operational area, coaching and supporting team members.
• Support day-to-day production activities to ensure continuity and performance.
• Ensure adherence to site policies and quality standards.
• Promote health and safety culture across the operation.
• Drive improvements in efficiency and productivity through data review.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Continuous Improvement

Health & Safety

Problem Solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

H J Heinz Co. Ltd. in Wigan is seeking a Production Lead to join our on-site operation. You will lead a small team, drive continuous improvement, and help create a safe, productive working environment while delivering operational excellence at one of the UK's leading food manufacturing sites.

You will work closely with site leadership to develop people, uphold safety, quality, and productivity standards, and ensure smooth daily operations with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork.