Production Team Leader

Pertemps; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Darlaston seeks an experienced Production Team Leader to oversee a fast-paced food production environment. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring adherence to food safety standards, and monitoring KPIs. Applicants should have supervisory experience in production and a strong focus on results. Competitive pay of £13.48 per hour with regular hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory/team lead experience in a fast-paced production or FMCG environment.
• Ability to lead a team and hit production targets.
• Comfortable maintaining food safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate production staff.
• Oversee movement and packaging of finished products.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are adhered to.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Attention to detail

KPI-driven

Job description

Are you an experienced and driven Production Team Leader ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career?

We’re looking for a hands-on Team Leader to support the day-to-day running of a fast-paced food production environment based in Wednesbury. As the key support to senior site leadership, you’ll take ownership of people, process, and performance across 15 key production areas, helping to drive efficiency, maintain high standards, and lead a team in achieving daily targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate production staff to ensure workflow runs smoothly
• Oversee movement and packaging of finished products (1L to 20L containers and IBCs)
• Ensure food safety, legality, and quality standards are adhered to at all times
• Ensure allergen awareness and safe handling practices across all areas
• Monitor KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct disciplinaries, return-to-works, and performance reviews confidently
• Maintain a clean and compliant environment with strict PPE and hygiene practices (hairnets, correct clothing, etc.)
• Assist with palletising and preparing finished products for dispatch
• Handle manual tasks safely and follow health & safety procedures
• Escalate issues appropriately and support senior management with audits and compliance

What we’re looking for:

• Previous supervisory/team lead experience in a fast-paced production or FMCG environment (food preferred)
• Ability to lead a team, make decisions on the ground, and hit production targets
• Comfortable working with allergen-containing products and maintaining food safety protocols
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to processes
• KPI- and results-driven, with an understanding of operational efficiency

Pay & Hours:

• £13.48 per hour
• Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 17:00

This position will be permanent after a successful trial period, apply today or email your CV to [e-mail]