Product Team Lead: Drive Mixing, Baking & Quality

Biscuit International; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Biscuit International UK in Gateshead is seeking a Product Team Lead to supervise mixing, baking and processing operations on site. You will drive production efficiency, ensure right-first-time quality, and lead teams within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role reports to the Shift Manager and requires strong numeracy, planning and leadership skills, with a focus on food safety, allergen control and health & safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience working in food manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading teams in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of mixing, baking and processing equipment.
• Excellent numeracy, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver against production targets.
• Level 2 Food Safety certification provided by the business.
• Level 2 Health & Safety and Manual Handling desirable.
• Leadership or team-building qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production teams across mixing, baking and processing
• Ensure products are delivered right-first-time to customer specification
• Set up, adjust and operate moulding lines and processing equipment
• Provide cover for Pack Team Lead and Shift Manager when required
• Plan and deliver training and competency verification with support from Training
• Conduct GMP audits and risk assessments in own area
• Ensure strict compliance with allergen control, traceability and stock rotation
• Maintain accurate batch control and ingredient usage records
• Deliver full compliance against production KPIs
• Ensure all process control documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency and waste reduction
• Uphold the highest standards of health, safety and hygiene

Skills

Food manufacturing

Team leadership

Mixing & baking

Numeracy & communication

Production planning

Food safety level 2

Health & safety knowledge

Leadership qualification

Job description

Biscuit International UK in Gateshead is seeking a Product Team Lead to supervise mixing, baking and processing operations on site. You will drive production efficiency, ensure right-first-time quality, and lead teams within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role reports to the Shift Manager and requires strong numeracy, planning and leadership skills, with a focus on food safety, allergen control and health & safety guidelines.