Production Team Leader, Egg Innovation Centre

Stonegate Farmers Ltd; Lacock; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Regular shifts and weekly pay

Ongoing training

Free eggs every week

Subsidised staff transport

On-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Stonegate Farmers Ltd in Lacock, England, is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader for our Egg Innovation Centre to lead and coordinate the day-to-day operation of a production line, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant output with strong attention to quality.

You will coach and develop the team, monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement, manage handovers between shifts and maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in fast-paced production environments.
• Proven ability to meet production targets and KPIs.
• Comfort with basic fault-finding on production lines.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily operation of the production line.
• Ensure production orders align with the plan and are completed on time.
• Set up equipment and perform basic fault-finding to minimise downtime.
• Coach and develop team members; monitor performance against KPIs.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance standards.
• Analyse production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver clear handovers between shifts and teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

KPIs

Fault-finding

Organisation

Communication

Delegation

People management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Tools

Production equipment

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.

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.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Regular shifts and weekly pay
• Ongoing training and developmentFree 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