Production Team Leader (Food)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Production Team Leader (Food) in Barnsley. You will supervise a small team on days and rotating shifts, hands-on on the production line, and report to the Shift Manager. The role offers progression to Shift Manager and development opportunities, with a background in food manufacturing and proven leadership.

The company prides itself on growth and employee development. Salary £32,000–£34,500 plus 33 days holiday and company benefits; salary is a guideline

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Supervisor or Team Leader in food manufacturing.
• Evidence of leadership of small teams and shop-floor oversight.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on supervising a team of 4-5 production operatives
• Monitoring the shop floor and managing stock levels
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Rotating shifts: Monday to Friday, 5/6am – 1/2pm, then 1/2pm – 9/10pm

Skills

Team leadership

Food manufacturing

Job description

Production Team Leader (Food)

£32,000 – £34,500 + 33 Days Holiday + Company Benefits

Barnsley

Are you a Production Team Leader/Supervisor from a background in food manufacturing looking to join a growing company offering a double day shift pattern, with clear opportunities to progress into a Shift Manager position and continue developing your career?

In this role, you will be supervising a team of 4-5 Production Operatives and reporting directly to the Shift Manager. You will work hands-on alongside the production team while carrying out your supervisory responsibilities, including managing stock levels, monitoring the shop floor, overseeing day-to-day production, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

This company has been established for over 20 years and continues to expand to meet increasing customer demand. They manufacture a range of fresh ingredients and pride themselves on the quality of their products, the training and development they provide to their staff, as well as their continuously expanding product range.

This role would suit a Production Team Leader/Supervisor or similar from a food manufacturing background, looking for a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to take on more responsibility and progress towards Shift Manager level.

The Role:

• Hands-on supervising a team of 4-5 production operatives
• Monitoring the shop floor and managing stock levels
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Monday to Friday, 5/6am – 1/2pm, then 1/2pm – 9/10pm, rotating weekly

The Person:

• Production Supervisor, Team Leader or similar
• Food manufacturing background

Reference Number: BBBH 27265c

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.