Process & Compliance Advanced Team Lead

Finsbury Food Group; Mamhilad; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Wales is seeking a Process & Compliance Advanced Team Leader to support manufacturing operations. You will guide production processes, ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and GMP standards while promoting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, possess good communication skills, and be reliable. The role is integral to achieving production KPIs and maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Understanding of production processes and their impact on quality.
• Basic knowledge of Food Safety and GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Support production teams with day-to-day process queries.
• Monitor adherence to SOPs and GMP standards.
• Assist in maintaining quality standards through daily checks.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production tracking systems

Job description

We have a new opportunity for a Process & Compliance Advanced Team Leader within our Manufacturing team in our Pontypool site as part of the Finsbury Food Group. In this role, you will support the manufacturing operations by providing day-to-day guidance and assistance on production processes, including investigating process issues, monitoring waste, ensuring compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and GMP standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and process adherence.

Responsibilities

• Support production teams with day-to-day process queries and troubleshooting. Investigate process deviations, waste, and operational issues, escalating when necessary. Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), GMP, and Health & Safety requirements. Assist in maintaining quality standards through daily checks and observations. Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process inefficiencies, suggesting improvements, and assisting in implementing small-scale process enhancements. Help the team achieve production KPIs such as waste reduction, throughput, and yield adherence. Promote a safe working environment by supporting Health & Safety practices. Contribute to a "Clean as You Go" culture across the production area. Maintain accurate records of investigations, process checks, waste reporting, and improvement suggestions. Work flexibly with the team to support production changes and shift requirements. Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Site Manufacturing Lead.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential. Understanding of production processes and the impact of process deviations on product quality. Awareness of Food Safety, Health & Safety, and GMP standards. Basic problem-solving skills and ability to follow investigative procedures. Understanding of continuous improvement principles (e.g., Lean, 5S, Kaizen) is desirable. Ability to work under instruction as part of a team while using initiative when required. Competent with Microsoft Office or production tracking systems. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately. Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with operators and supervisors.
• Team-player with a supportive and positive attitude. Reliable, conscientious, and adaptable to changing production priorities. Takes pride in delivering high-quality work and maintaining compliance standards. Respectful of colleagues and promotes a safe, inclusive working environment. Proactive in identifying issues and improvement opportunities and raising them appropriately.