Packing Team Leader

Chefly; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Willa Foods is seeking a hands-on Packing Team Leader to guide a small packing team on a busy production line near Greater London. You will ensure targets, schedules and quality standards are met and mentor new team members in a fast-paced environment.

We value hands-on leadership, accountability and the ability to keep momentum while upholding food safety and hygiene standards. Salary ranges £30,000–£35,000 with pension and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading people in food production, manufacturing, packing or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Confident, positive leader who can motivate a team and hold people to standards.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a small packing team.
• Setting the pace and keeping the team focused.
• Ensuring packing targets and production schedules are achieved.
• Maintaining high quality, food safety and hygiene standards.
• Organising people across the packing line and training new members.
• Identifying bottlenecks and resolving them quickly.
• Communicating progress to the Production Manager.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Pace under pressure

Job description

Hours: Full Time

Shifts: AM and PM shifts available

Start Date: Immediate

Willa Foods produces high-quality fresh meals for our own consumer brand and other food businesses across the UK.

We’re growing quickly and are looking for a hands-on Packing Team Leader to lead a small team on our busy food production packing line.

This role is all about people, pace and standards.

You’ll work alongside the team, making sure everyone knows what they need to do, keeping the line moving efficiently and ensuring every meal meets our quality standards.

We’re looking for someone with natural leadership skills who isn’t afraid to get involved, motivate people and take responsibility for their team’s performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and motivating a small packing team
• Setting the pace and keeping the team focused
• Making sure packing targets and production schedules are achieved
• Ensuring meals are packed accurately and to specification
• Maintaining high standards of quality, food safety and hygiene
• Organising people effectively across the packing line
• Training and supporting new team members
• Identifying bottlenecks and resolving them quickly
• Communicating issues and progress to the Production Manager
• Leading by example and working alongside the team when needed

What We’re Looking For

• Experience leading people in food production, manufacturing, packing or a similar fast-paced environment
• A confident, positive leader who can motivate a team
• Comfortable holding people accountable to standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Able to work at pace and remain calm under pressure
• Reliable, hardworking and hands-on
• Food manufacturing experience preferred

We’re a growing food business with ambitious plans and opportunities for good people to progress.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Team Leader — or a strong Senior Production Operative ready for the next step — to take ownership of their own team.

£30,000–£35,000 salary depending on experience

Company pension

Career progression opportunities

We’re actively interviewing and looking to hire quickly.