Product Team Lead.

Biscuit International; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Team Lead to join their production team in Gateshead. In this pivotal role, you will oversee a dedicated team, ensuring that all mixing, baking, and production processes are executed flawlessly to meet customer specifications. Your leadership will drive efficiency and productivity while minimizing waste. With a focus on training and compliance, you will cultivate a skilled workforce ready to tackle the challenges of food manufacturing. If you are passionate about leading teams and optimizing production, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a well-respected organization.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing and handling is essential.
• Leadership skills and the ability to manage a team are critical.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team ensuring production processes meet specifications.
• Train employees on processing equipment and ensure compliance.
• Manage day-to-day operations and handle team issues.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Verbal and written communication

Numeracy skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Leadership/team building qualification

Tools

Moulding lines

Processing equipment

GMP audits

Job description

About the role

Biscuit International Uk has 1 site in the UK based in Gateshead. We have been operating for more than 80 years.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Team Lead to join our production team. In this role, you will lead a team of employees, ensuring all mixing, baking, and production processes are delivered consistently and meet customer requirements and specifications. You will drive the efficiency of the shift, maximize output, minimize waste, and execute the production plan on time. You will be responsible for day-to-day supervision of your team, handling absence, holiday requests, and ER issues, and ensuring the planning of the area is suitable to achieve the required production plan.

Our new colleague’s key responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and run moulding lines and processing equipment, including capper system, flavour injection, jam system, chocolate tempera, chocolate enrober, and cooling tunnels.
• Stand in for Pack Team Lead/Shift Manager when needed.
• Liaise with Pack Team Lead to ensure product quality and schedule adherence.
• Train and verify competency on all processing equipment systems.
• Plan and deliver training with support from Training Manager.
• Perform GMP audits and risk assessments in own area.
• Train others to support the prebatch area and transfer skills to new and existing employees.
• Adhere to stock rotation, allergen control, and traceability procedures.
• Build, set up, and operate wires cut machines and rotary moulders.
• Deliver compliance and consistency against set KPIs.
• Complete process control documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure health and safety requirements for the line and team are fully adhered to.
• Ensure smooth running of processes from warehouse to pre-batch mixing.
• Record ingredient usage accurately through effective batch control.
• Carry out other duties as required by business needs.

Our new colleague’s background

• Experience in food manufacturing and handling.
• Good verbal and written English communication.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Level 2 Food Safety (provided by the business).
• Leadership and/or team building qualification is desirable.
• Ability to understand, evaluate, and apply technical information.
• Quick to identify critical information and respond appropriately.
• Strong time management and process management skills.
• Drive for results and action oriented.
• Confident and professional when representing the company.
• Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills.

What we offer?

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits package.

Diversity and inclusion

In line with our corporate values, Biscuit International is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, and we take pride in making diversity a strength within our company. The group is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parenthood, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, affiliation with a political, religious, or trade union organization, belonging to a minority group, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.

In our hiring practices, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and ideas, driving innovation and success. We adhere to fair hiring practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of their background.