Production Team Leader, Egg Innovation Centre

Stonegate Farmers; Lacock; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Subsidised staff transport

Free eggs weekly

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Stonegate Farmers operates an Egg Innovation Centre and is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to run a production line, ensure safety, quality and efficiency, and coach a small team.

You will monitor KPIs, coordinate shift handovers, and drive continuous improvement while upholding food hygiene standards. The role runs 06:00–18:00 on a 4on/4off pattern with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in fast-paced environments.
• Able to interpret production plans and KPIs.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the production line and ensure high quality output.
• Ensure production orders are completed in line with the plan.
• Set up line equipment and perform basic fault-finding to minimise downtime.
• Coach and develop team members and monitor KPIs.
• Maintain audit-ready production documentation and compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

KPI management

Fault finding

Communication

Time management

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