Production Team Lead

Macphie UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days

PRP

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing

Cycle-to-work

Free fruit

Free parking

Learning scheme

Family benefits

Education bursary

Funeral Concierge

Job summary

Macphie UK is seeking a Team Leader at our Tannochside site to join the Operations team. You will work on the production floor, supervising shifts, and supporting the Shift Manager to deliver the shift plan while upholding quality and safety standards.

You will lead by example, develop team skills, and ensure efficient, safe operations with KPI monitoring and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy production/manufacturing (FMCG preferred).
• Experience leading or supervising others is advantageous.
• Hands-on approach to production tasks as part of the wider team.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and safe working practices.
• Robust understanding of production KPIs (yields, waste, productivity).
• Good communication across all levels and teams.
• ERP or stock-management systems experience is a plus.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and stay organised.
• Attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Ability to motivate and support others while leading by example.
• Continuous improvement mindset and adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• Take a hands-on role within production, supporting the team to deliver the shift plan.
• Lead and supervise production activity during your shift, ensuring standards are met.
• Motivate colleagues to achieve team and department objectives.
• Deputise for the Shift Manager when required.
• Support induction, training and development of staff.
• Ensure safe working practices and hygiene are understood and followed.
• Help optimise staffing and resources for efficient operation.
• Identify issues and escalate appropriately.
• Monitor KPIs and seek improvements in the way we work.
• Use ERP and other systems to support stock control and day-to-day production activities.
• Maintain audit-ready cleanliness and hygiene in production/packaging areas.
• Support quality processes, including non-conformance and audit requirements.

Skills

Production leadership

Team supervision

Health & Safety

ERP experience

KPI management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Tannochside, Uddingston Glasgow

Permanent | Full Time | Shift Working

Join our Team at Macphie

Let us introduce ourselves... Macphie, an internationally acclaimed family ingredient manufacturer, proudly situated in the picturesque and tranquil landscapes of Glenbervie in Aberdeenshire with sites in Glasgow and Midlands too. Our expertise spans across a spectrum of delectable delights, including sauces, bakery creations, and heavenly ice cream toppings. We also cater to the evolving culinary landscape with our plant-based and gluten-free offerings. Trusted partners to some of the globe's leading food brands, we are dedicated to transforming ideas and creativity into tangible, delectable solutions.

Opportunity

Are you an experienced production professional who enjoys leading from the front, supporting others and getting stuck into the day-to-day operation?

We're looking for Team Leaders to join our Operations team at our Tannochside site. Reporting to the Shift Manager, this is a hands-on role where you'll work alongside the team on the production floor while also taking responsibility for helping coordinate and supervise activities during your shift.

This isn't a role where you'll be managing from the sidelines. You'll be actively involved in the operation, leading by example and stepping in to support production when required, while making sure the team is working safely, efficiently and to our high standards of quality and hygiene.

As a Team Leader, you'll develop a strong understanding of the processes, procedures and equipment within your area and will be a key point of support for colleagues throughout the shift.

Shift Pattern

The role will initially operate on a two-week rotating shift pattern:

• Early Shift: 6am to 2:30pm
• Back Shift: 2:00pm to 10:30pm

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Taking a hands-on role within production, working alongside and supporting the team to deliver the shift plan
• Leading and supervising production activity during your shift, ensuring production, quality and hygiene standards are achieved
• Supporting and motivating colleagues to deliver against team and departmental objectives
• Deputising for the Shift Manager when required
• Supporting the induction, training and development of new and existing team members
• Ensuring safe working practices, procedures and Health & Safety requirements are understood and followed
• Helping to optimise staffing and resources to support an efficient production operation
• Identifying minor equipment or process issues and escalating these appropriately
• Monitoring performance against departmental KPIs and identifying opportunities to continuously improve the way we work
• Using our ERP and other computerised systems to support stock control and day-to-day production activities
• Ensuring production and packaging areas are maintained to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, following our "clean as you go" approach and maintaining audit-ready standards
• Supporting quality processes, including non-conformance and audit requirements

You’ll work closely with colleagues across Operations, Technical, Quality, Distribution and Engineering, so building positive working relationships across the site will be an important part of the role.

Requirements

We're looking for someone who is comfortable taking responsibility but who is equally happy to roll up their sleeves and work alongside the team when needed.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Previous experience working within a busy production or manufacturing environment, with FMCG experience preferred
• Previous experience of leading, supervising or supporting others would be advantageous
• A hands-on approach and willingness to support production activities as part of the wider team
• A good understanding of Health & Safety standards and safe working practices
• Robust understanding of production KPI's e.g. Yields, Waste, Giveaway, Productivity, Downtime, Labour Control
• Strong communication and listening skills, with the confidence to work effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Confidence using computerised systems; experience of ERP or stock management systems would be advantageous
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and respond to issues effectively
• The ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and remain organised in a busy environment
• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality
• The ability to motivate and support others while leading by example
• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to look for better ways of working
• A flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing operational priorities

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who can be a positive presence on shift - someone who leads from the front, gets involved and supports the team, while taking responsibility for ensuring the operation runs safely and effectively.

Benefits

Indulge in the Sweet Perks of Joining Macphie!

At Macphie, we believe in crafting not only delightful culinary experiences but also providing our team with a recipe for success in their professional lives. Here is a taste of how we'll look after you as part of our Sweet Success:

• Annual Leave: Recharge your batteries with a generous annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus 9 public holidays, giving you a refreshing total of 32 days to explore, relax, and savour life outside of work
• Profit-Related Pay (PRP): Your dedication will not go unnoticed! Enjoy conditional PRP, aligning with our company's performance and rewarding your commitment to our shared success
• Pension Perks: Secure your financial future with our pension enrolment, where you contribute 5%, and we match it with a 3% employer contribution
• Health and Wellness Buffet: We care about your well-being. Access our Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 GP line, and indulge in our cycle-to-work scheme. Keep your mind and body in top shape with our Leisure Subsidy Scheme and free fruit offerings
• Eco-Friendly Commute: Embrace sustainable living with our electric car charging stations. Enjoy the convenience of free parking while contributing to a greener planet
• Lifelong Learning: Cultivate your mind with our company further education scheme and unlock opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Family First: We support your journey into parenthood with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Exclusive Employee Benefits: Revel in exclusive benefits like an education bursary via our employee trust and Funeral Concierge provided by Everest Funeral Concierge Service, a brand-new benefit
• Beyond Probation: Once you have passed probation over the initial three months, you will then be able to unlock an array of group benefits, including private medical insurance & Westfield Health, permanent health insurance, and 3x death in service life assurance

To see all of the Macphie employee benefits please click here.

And now, let us talk about what we need from you:

Like every employer, legally, we require to check and confirm that you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks that we need to complete before you can start with us. In addition to the above, we will also collect satisfactory employment references.

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We are not seeking assistance from recruitment agencies for this position. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 23rd September 2026