Process Team Leader

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions is recruiting a Process Team Leader for a busy manufacturing site in Birmingham. You will support the day-to-day operation of the Process Department, ensuring safety, quality and KPI targets are met, and provide cover for the manager when off site.

The role requires leading colleagues across process areas, operating production equipment, performing CIP and quality checks, and working with SAP to complete production orders and stock movements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a process or manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to train and develop colleagues and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Day-to-day operation of the Process Department and lead colleagues across areas.
• Operate and monitor production equipment; ensure safety, quality and KPI targets are met.
• Carry out CIP, cleaning, and preparation activities for production readiness.
• Perform quality checks, sampling and monitor processes for defects.
• Complete SAP transactions such as MIGO, production orders, stock movements and goods receipts.
• Maintain production paperwork, reports and work instructions.
• Provide management cover during sickness, holidays, training and absence of the manager.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve production issues and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, GMP and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

Process Team Leader

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £34,965 per annum

Hours: Shift-based

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Process Team Leader to join a busy manufacturing and production environment in Birmingham.

Working closely with the Process Shift Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring the department operates safely, efficiently and meets production, quality and KPI requirements. You will also provide management cover during periods of sickness, holidays, training and when the manager is off site.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the Process Department, working across a variety of production areas and ensuring all processes are completed safely and to the required standard.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Shift Manager with the effective running of the Process Department.
• Leading and supporting colleagues across different process areas.
• Operating and monitoring processing and production equipment.
• Working across fermentation, filtration, product transfer, syrup preparation and product supply.
• Carrying out quality checks, sampling and monitoring production processes.
• Setting up pipework and monitoring tanks, filters and processing equipment.
• Completing CIP, cleaning and preparation activities to ensure equipment is ready for production.
• Safely loading, unloading and cleaning road tankers.
• Monitoring equipment for leaks, faults or defects and escalating issues promptly.
• Completing SAP transactions, including MIGO, production orders, stock movements, goods receipting and scrapping.
• Completing production paperwork, reports, stock audits and work instructions.
• Supporting staff training and development.
• Working with other departments to resolve production issues.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety, GMP, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Ensuring agreed production targets and KPIs are achieved within the required timescales.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a process, manufacturing, food, beverage or production environment, preferably at Senior Operator or Team Leader level.

You should have:

• Experience operating and monitoring production/process equipment.
• Good understanding of health & safety and hygiene procedures.
• Experience using SAP, ideally including MIGO and production orders.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• The confidence to support, lead and train colleagues.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Good PC and administration skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use your own initiative.

Working Environment

This is a hands-on role within a busy processing environment, working both indoors and outdoors. You may be exposed to machinery, noise, chemicals, steam, hot and cold water and industrial gases. Must be happy to handle alcohol.

The role can also involve physical activity including lifting, pulling, bending and reaching. Full training and appropriate PPE will be provided.

What's on Offer?

£34,965 per annum with the opportunity to develop your leadership and management experience within an established production environment.