Production Team Leader - FMCG

TN United Kingdom; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning food producer seeks a dedicated supervisor for their production plant. This full-time role involves leading a team to ensure efficient production while adhering to safety and quality standards. The company values innovation and employee growth, offering a supportive environment. If you have a passion for food production and strong leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you to advance your career in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills and a responsible approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 7 to 10 operatives, ensuring production efficiency.
• Maintain GMP standards and manage stock replenishment.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Management

Problem-Solving

Job description

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This award-winning food producer is a true market leader within its field. Nationally represented, it supplies British retailers and exports to over 50 countries internationally.

Employees are supported to grow and achieve their full potential in an environment that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainability.

The Role

This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site at our client's production plant, working either a fixed morning or fixed afternoon shift. You will be responsible for leading a team of 7 to 10 operatives/senior operatives and reporting to the departmental manager. Your role involves supporting the efficient running of production lines in accordance with product specifications, company standards, and procedures related to hygiene, safety, quality, quantity, and cost.

You will provide leadership and support to your team, managing their efficiency, effectiveness, and the quality of products they produce.

Duties and responsibilities include:

1. Reporting any missing team members without authorization immediately to your Room Leader or Shift Manager.
2. Ensuring all operatives on your line wear the correct PPE as specified by Health & Safety/Technical Departments.
3. Raising any staffing issues immediately with your Room Leader/Shift Manager.
4. Maintaining the highest GMP standards throughout your line.
5. Recording all downtime accurately on the minute-by-minute downtime sheets and SIC Board.
6. Running Yield and Giveaway Reports at the end of each product cycle and escalating variances outside targets to your Room Leader or Shift Manager.
7. Conducting end-of-shift Line Reviews to ensure cleanliness standards are met, spare packaging is returned to Stores, and raw materials are restocked.
8. Ensuring your line is never unattended unless authorized by your Room Leader or Shift Manager.
9. Identifying potential shortages early and escalating immediately.
10. Reporting breakdowns to the Engineering Department and your Room Leader/Shift Manager, with hourly updates on the SIC board.
11. Managing stock replenishment during shifts as needed.
12. Displaying the correct 'Product Specification' at all times.
13. Filling out SIC Boards hourly and completing minute-by-minute downtime sheets.
14. Highlighting training needs or poor performance to your supervisor immediately.
15. Performing any other reasonable duties as assigned by your Room Leader or Shift Manager.

Requirements

The successful applicant will have:

• Previous supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food production is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills.
• A responsible and well-organized approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A willingness to assist with any required duties.

In Return

This is a full-time, permanent role within a company committed to employee development. An excellent salary and a fixed shift pattern (full details available upon request) are offered. For more information, contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion.