Production Team Leader, Egg Innovation Centre

Stonegate Farmers; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Regular shifts & weekly pay

Ongoing training & development

Free eggs every week

Subsidised staff transport

On-site parking & cycle-to-work

Job summary

Stonegate Farmers in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader for the Egg Innovation Centre. You will lead a production line, drive efficiency, and ensure top quality and safety standards are maintained.

You will manage daily operations, set up equipment, monitor KPIs, and coach a team to continuously improve performance. This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or supervising a production team in fast-paced environments.
• Strong track record of meeting production targets and KPIs.
• Ability to fault-find and operate production equipment safely.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Clear communication across all levels and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily operation of the production line to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Ensure production orders align with the production plan and are completed on time.
• Set up equipment correctly and perform basic fault-finding to minimise downtime.
• Drive performance against KPIs and monitor key metrics (plan adherence, waste, labour).
• Identify non-conformances and implement corrective actions per policy and quality standards.
• Maintain audit-ready production documentation and compliance requirements.
• Analyse production data to spot trends and continuous-improvement opportunities.
• Coach and develop team members through feedback and training needs assessment.
• Delegate tasks and ensure clear, effective handovers between shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

KPI tracking

Problem solving

Communication

Planning

Job description

Production Team Leader, Egg Innovation Center

£13.78 p/h

06.00am - 18.00pm, 4on4off

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Production Team Leader to join our Egg Innovation Centre, leading and coordinating the day-to-day operation of one of our production lines.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced production environment, where you’ll take responsibility for your team, ensuring production runs safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of product quality, food hygiene and operational performance.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and coordinate the daily operation of the production line within our Egg Innovation Centre, ensuring efficient workflow and consistently high product quality.
• Ensure all scheduled production orders are completed successfully and in line with the production plan.
• Set up production line equipment correctly and undertake basic fault-finding to minimise downtime and maintain line efficiency.
• Lead the day-to-day activities of the team, driving performance against agreed KPIs.
• Monitor key performance measures including plan adherence, egg utilisation and best practice, product quality, labour, waste, downtime, utility usage and stock efficiency.
• Identify and manage non-conformances, implementing corrective actions in line with company policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure all production documentation is completed accurately and remains audit-ready, meeting internal and external compliance requirements.
• Review and analyse production data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for continuous improvement.
• Lead, motivate and develop team members through effective coaching, feedback and ongoing support.
• Identify training and development needs and support performance management processes where required.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively, ensuring team members understand what is expected of them and are empowered to deliver.
• Complete clear and effective handovers with incoming Team Leaders and Managers to ensure continuity between shifts.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, food hygiene and quality throughout the operation.
• Create a positive, inclusive and respectful working environment where everyone can perform at their best.

Requirements

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• Previous experience leading or supervising a team within production, manufacturing or a similarly fast-paced environment.
• A strong understanding of working to production targets and KPIs.
• Confidence working with production equipment, including basic fault-finding.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to remain calm, organised and effective under pressure.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to understand instructions quickly and act on them accurately.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to communicate effectively across all levels.
• The ability to delegate effectively while maintaining overall accountability for team performance.
• A patient, supportive and empathetic approach to people management.
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to work across teams to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Regular shifts and weekly pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Free eggs every week
• Subsidised staff transport from select locations
• On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome