Production Team Leader, Egg Innovation Centre

Stonegate; Lacock; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular shifts

Weekly pay

Training & development

Free eggs

Staff transport

On-site parking

Job summary

Stonegate is seeking a Production Team Leader for our Egg Innovation Centre in Lacock, United Kingdom. The role is hands-on and leads the day-to-day operation of a production line, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient output.

You will guide a team, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of food hygiene and compliance. The position operates on a 06:00am–18:00pm shift with a 4on/4off pattern.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading or supervising a production team.
• Experience delivering production targets and KPIs.
• Ability to perform basic fault-finding on production equipment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Calm and effective under pressure.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily operation of the production line, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Ensure scheduled production orders align with the production plan.
• Set up equipment and perform basic fault-finding to minimise downtime.
• Lead the team, driving performance against KPIs and targets.
• Monitor KPIs: plan adherence, waste, downtime, quality and efficiency.
• Identify corrective actions for non-conformances and ensure audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Coaching

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 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