Production Team Leader

Samworth Brothers; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded food production company in Melton Mowbray is seeking a team leader to motivate their department. The role involves leadership responsibilities, supporting the Line Manager, and advocating health & safety. Ideal candidates should have experience in team management and the desire for career progression. The company offers competitive perks including a pension scheme, health plan, and colleague discounts.

Benefits

Company pension scheme that matches contributions

Private Health Scheme

Annual pay review

Profit related pay

Hot food restaurant

Free on-site parking

Colleague discounts on shopping, cinema, restaurants

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a diverse team and conducting performance reviews.
• Ability to communicate regularly with team members and management.
• Proactively manage responsibilities during the Line Manager's absence.

Responsibilities

• Lead department to motivate and engage team members.
• Support the Line Manager in daily operations.
• Champion health & safety practices and company values.

Skills

Team leadership

Health and safety advocacy

Coaching and training

Job description

Overview

Our people are Heroes. We think our people here at Samworth Brothers are the best out there. So, let’s talk about them first. We are constantly in awe of their dedication to get the job done and the commitment they show. We are also proud of having such a multicultural team of welcoming, spirited people who look out for each other’s interests and thrive on getting the job done while having fun. Half of our people have been with us for more than 5 years, and many even longer. They share a mission to keep our lines running and be truly proud of what goes out the door. No matter the challenge, they come together because that’s what families do.

What’s the job all about?

• They lead the people in the department or line to become a motivated and engaged team, through the organization of job rotation, conducting performance and probation reviews within the correct timelines, staff training, coaching, appropriate delegation, and regular communication of team performance.
• Proactively take on personal responsibility and accountability to support the Line Manager and cover for the Line Manager when unavailable.
• They are champions for health & safety and live and breathe the Samworth Brothers’ purpose and values.

Progression and Benefits

Up, up and away! What about progression after this role? Team Leader? Management? We encourage you to show us that sparkle of innovation and we’ll support you every step of the way.

The incredible perks

• Company pension scheme that matches your contributions
• Private Health Scheme
• Annual pay review
• Profit related pay
• Hot food restaurant
• Free on-site parking
• Colleague discounts on selected shopping, cinema, restaurants, travel and more
• A refer-a-friend scheme (that gives you money for successfully recommending people to join us)

About Us

Kettleby Foods, based in Melton Mowbray, produces a range of high quality chilled Ready Meals supplying major retailers. We take pride in our family feel within our business and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as opportunities to progress your career with us. We are family and would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.