Production Team Leader

Noble Foods Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid 1.25x

Free hot drinks on shift

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Noble Foods is hiring a Production Team Leader in Leicester to lead and motivate a hands-on team on the shop floor, delivering production targets while upholding food safety and quality. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will drive continuous improvement and manage day-to-day people matters in a busy manufacturing setting.

You will oversee healthy and safe working practices, ensure accurate records, and participate in training and development to support performance and product standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety standards (HACCP, GMP).
• Ability to prioritise and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the production team to achieve daily targets.
• Support the Production Manager to deliver efficient production schedules.
• Monitor processes, equipment performance and product quality.
• Ensure production records and documentation are completed accurately.
• Coach and develop team members through on-the-job training.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Health & safety

Job description

Production Team Leader

Leicester | £15.07 per hour | 37.5 hours per week | Full-Time, Permanent

Join Noble Foods - Home of the Happy Egg Co.

At Noble Foods, we're proud to be a family-owned business with over 100 years of history. Since 1920, we've grown into one of the UK's leading food businesses, with successful operations across milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods.

Our portfolio includes some of the UK's best-loved brands, including the Happy Egg Co., Big & Fresh, and Purely Organic. We're also proud to have been recognised by Best Companies as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food & Drink industry.

We're now looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on Production Team Leader to join our team in Leicester.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production professional with leadership experience to play a key role in a busy food manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll lead and motivate your team to deliver production targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality, food safety, and health & safety. You'll be a visible presence on the shop floor, driving performance, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring our products meet the standards our customers expect.

Shift Pattern

• 37.5 hours per week


• 5 days out of 7


• 7.5-hour shifts

What You'll Be Doing

As Production Team Leader, you will:

• Ensure the Health & Safety of yourself and the team at all times


• Lead, coach and support production teams to achieve daily production plans and targets.


• Work closely with the Production Manager to deliver efficient production schedules and resolve operational issues.


• Monitor production processes, equipment performance and product quality.


• Take ownership of key performance indicators including quality, productivity and service levels.


• Manage attendance, performance, training and day-to-day people matters.


• Ensure production records and documentation are completed accurately.


• Carry out production sampling, monitoring and data recording in line with audit requirements.


• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and drive continuous improvement.


• Communicate effectively across departments and shift teams.


• Support team development through coaching and on-the-job training.


• Provide support across different production areas when required.

Health, Safety & Food Safety

Safety is our priority. You'll help create a safe working environment by:

• Promoting a strong Health & Safety culture.


• Following and enforcing HACCP, GMP and food safety procedures.


• Maintaining high housekeeping standards through a clean-as-you-go approach.


• Keeping walkways and emergency exits clear.


• Reporting accidents, near misses and equipment issues promptly.


• Ensuring equipment is safe, maintained and fit for use.


• Supporting site audit readiness through excellent hygiene and documentation standards.

Additional Responsibilities

You'll also:

• Manage stock control and complete weekly reporting.


• Provide operational cover across High Care, Low Care and Despatch when required.


• Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.


• Carry out GMP inspections and implement corrective actions.


• Lead monthly production briefings and monitor follow-up actions.


• Plan ahead, communicate proactively and resolve issues before they impact production.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing or production environment.


• Experience in a Team Leader or Supervisory role.


• A good understanding of Health & Safety, HACCP and food hygiene standards.


• Strong leadership and communication skills.


• The ability to prioritise workloads and perform well in a fast-paced environment.


• A positive, flexible and hands-on approach to work.


• A passion for continuous improvement and developing people.

Training & Development

We believe in investing in our people. Full training will be provided where required, including:

• Health & Safety


• HACCP & Food Hygiene


• Manual Handling


• Equipment operation (including pallet trucks and FLT where applicable)


• Train the Trainer

Physical Requirements

This role involves working in a busy manufacturing environment and will require you to:

• Undertake manual handling tasks.


• Bend, lift and move products safely.


• Work in a fast-paced production setting.


• Access confined areas where required.

Why Join Noble Foods?

When you join Noble Foods, you'll become part of a business that values its people and supports their development.

We offer:

• Competitive pay of £15.07 per hour


• Permanent, full-time employment


• A supportive and collaborative working environment


• Ongoing training and development


• Career progression opportunities within a growing business


• The opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading food manufacturers

What can we offer you?

• Overtime undertaken is payable at 1.25 of basic rate


• Free hot drinks on shift


• Service Awards


• Enhanced paternity and maternity


• Free life insurance


• Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme


• Access to Perkbox with a variety of discounts including a monthly freebie from Greggs or Café Nero


• Discounted eggs and chicken


• A Celebration day after 1 years service enjoy an extra day off to celebrate a life event, such as your birthday


• Access to DigiCare + - Annual Health Check, Digital GP Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Health Opinion and Mental Health Consultations.


• Discounted Gym Memberships


• Free Eye Test every two years


• Discounted mobile phone contracts


• Share in our success with the People Partnership - after 6 months service you will be eligible for a yearly bonus


• Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders


• Wellness programme


• Employee Charity Matching Scheme

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.