Production Team Lead - Coaching, Safety & Efficiency

Westmill | part of Associated British Foods plc; Selby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABF Pension Scheme membership

5% incentive plan

Paid overtime

Option to buy additional holiday

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial education access

Affordable loans

Volunteering day

Extra Spice discounts from day one

Job summary

Westmill, part of Associated British Foods plc, is seeking a Front Line Lead in Selby to supervise around eight colleagues in the packing hall. You’ll coach your team, maintain safety and quality, and partner with the Head Miller to schedule milling and production priorities.

You’ll identify downtime reductions and drive practical improvements on the line. You will take a hands-on role, support other leads, and potentially stand in for the Operations Manager, while benefiting from a strong team

Qualifications

• You’ve managed people in a production environment and know how to get a team working well together.
• Comfortable using Microsoft applications and communicating clearly, with a practical approach to solving problems.
• Food production experience is useful, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop your team, recognise good work and tackle issues when they arise.
• Keep safety, food quality and hygiene at the heart of every shift.
• Work with the Head Miller to plan milling and production priorities.
• Spot opportunities to reduce downtime and improve line performance.
• Get to the root of problems and help your team put lasting solutions in place.
• Support other Front Line Leads and step in for the Operations Manager when required.

Skills

People management

Production leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

IOSH Managing Safely

Forklift license

Tools

SCADA familiarity

Job description

Westmill, part of Associated British Foods plc, is seeking a Front Line Lead in Selby to supervise around eight colleagues in the packing hall. You’ll coach your team, maintain safety and quality, and partner with the Head Miller to schedule milling and production priorities.

You’ll identify downtime reductions and drive practical improvements on the line. You will take a hands-on role, support other leads, and potentially stand in for the Operations Manager, while benefiting from a strong team