Production Line Lead – FMCG (6am–2:30pm)

Greencore Group; Northampton; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Pension contributions

Employee awards and recognition

Greencore qualifications, learning and

Employee discount platform

Well-being Center

Job summary

Greencore Northampton is seeking a Team Leader to drive safety, quality and productivity on site. You will lead a team across manufacturing units, ensure compliance with HSE and food safety standards, and coach colleagues to meet daily production plans.

The role offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, and development opportunities including accreditation programs and employee discounts, with a supportive, inclusive culture at Greencore.

Qualifications

• An effective communicator with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels, provide accurate reporting, and confidently lead and guide a team.
• Demonstrates strong initiative, with the ability to work independently, identify issues proactively, and implement timely, effective solutions.
• Capable of leading the team independently and confidently stepping up to cover the Manager's responsibilities during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of operations.
• Demonstrated experience of managing, leading, and motivating a diverse workforce, fostering a high-performing team that consistently delivers excellent results.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience of applying lean manufacturing principles to resolve production issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Holds recognised Food Hygiene and Food Safety qualifications/accreditations.
• Proven experience working as a Team Leader or Supervisor within an FMCG environment, preferably in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) culture within the team by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, conducting accident investigations, implementing corrective actions, completing near miss reporting, and encouraging behavioural safety observations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Continuously monitor operational processes and the production environment to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.
• Deliver operational productivity and efficiency targets within the area by proactively identifying, managing, and resolving issues to ensure the successful delivery of the daily production plan.
• Analyse operational performance and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, implementing sustainable initiatives that enhance quality, productivity, efficiency, and profitability in line with the site's operational objectives.
• Monitor team performance and capability, ensuring colleagues understand their objectives, receive regular coaching and feedback, and are supported to maximise their potential through ongoing development.
• Monitor the performance and effectiveness of machinery and equipment through pre-start checks, routine observations, and performance reviews, escalating trends or concerns to ensure reliable and consistent asset performance.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging team culture by promoting open communication, recognising achievements, supporting employee wellbeing, and maintaining high levels of motivation and engagement.

Job description

Greencore Northampton is seeking a Team Leader to drive safety, quality and productivity on site. You will lead a team across manufacturing units, ensure compliance with HSE and food safety standards, and coach colleagues to meet daily production plans.

The role offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, and development opportunities including accreditation programs and employee discounts, with a supportive, inclusive culture at Greencore.