Production Team Leader

Bennett and Game Careers; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Team Leader for a busy manufacturing site in Caerphilly, UK. The role involves operating and maintaining machinery in a high-volume food production environment, ensuring optimal performance and product quality. The ideal candidate will have experience with food manufacturing and a strong commitment to safety and hygiene standards. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £34,500.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining production machinery in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in production.
• Ability to monitor product quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production machinery to ensure efficient operations.
• Conduct routine checks and optimize machine performance.
• Monitor product quality and record production data.

Job description

Position : Production Team Leader

Location : Caerphilly

Salary : £34,500

Our client based in the Caerphilly area are currently seeking a Production Team Leader to join their busy manufacturing site on a full time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of machinery involved in the production.

Job Overview

• Operate, monitor, and maintain machinery in a leading food manufacturing environment specialising in chilled, high-volume production to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operations.
• Set up and adjust machinery (mixers, cooling towers, packaging lines) using PLC and manual controls to meet product specifications.
• Conduct routine checks to optimise machine performance, yields, and product consistency.
• Monitor product quality, including texture, temperature, appearance, and consistency, and record production and batch data accurately.
• Collect samples for laboratory testing and report any faults or inconsistencies to the Production Manager.
• Perform routine cleaning, support troubleshooting activities, and liaise with the maintenance and production teams when required.
• Follow strict hygiene and safety standards (HACCP, BRC, GMP) and ensure appropriate PPE is worn at all times.