Production Team Leader (Nights)

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is recruiting for an experienced Production Team Leader to join the night shift operation in Scunthorpe. You will lead a team of production operatives, own line performance, and ensure safety, quality and production targets are met on nights.

The role requires strong leadership, a solid understanding of GMP and food safety, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining a positive safety culture. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a Team Leader/Shift Leader/Supervisory role (3–5 years).
• Ability to lead production teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality and health & safety standards.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of production operatives.
• Take ownership of line performance during the night shift.
• Ensure production schedules and targets are met.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, quality and GMP compliance.
• Monitor performance and address issues promptly.
• Drive improvements in efficiency, waste reduction and productivity.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Communicate performance updates and shift priorities to management.

Skills

Recent food manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Night shift leadership

People management

Job description

Scunthorpe
Sunday to Thursday, 10pm - 6am
£41,000 per annum Working in partnership with Tayto Group in Scunthorpe, we're recruiting for an experienced Production Team Leader to join their night shift operation. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading snack manufacturers, home to iconic brands including Golden Wonder, Mr Porky, REAL Crisps and Tayto. We're looking for a confident and capable production leader with recent food manufacturing experience who is comfortable taking ownership of a production line and leading a team of operatives during the night shift. Because this role operates solely on nights, you'll be a key decision-maker on shift and someone who can lead from the front, solve problems independently and ensure production, quality and safety standards are maintained at all times.

The Role

As Production Team Leader, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day performance of your production line, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You will lead, motivate and support your team whilst driving continuous improvements across productivity, performance and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of production operatives
• Take ownership of line performance during the night shift
• Ensure production schedules and targets are achieved
• Maintain high standards of food safety, quality and GMP compliance
• Monitor operational performance and address any issues promptly
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure all procedures are followed
• Conduct investigations into accidents, incidents and non-conformances where required
• Drive improvements in efficiency, waste reduction and productivity
• Support training and development of team members
• Communicate performance updates and shift priorities effectively
• Work closely with engineering, quality and management teams to maximise line performance
• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained at all times

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Recent experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Ideally 3-5 years' experience in a Team Leader, Line Leader, Shift Leader or Supervisory position
• Experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Good understanding of food safety, quality and health & safety standards
• Strong people management and communication skills
• Ability to make decisions confidently and work independently on nights
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy and experience completing production documentation

Desirable

• FMCG manufacturing experience
• Food Safety or HACCP qualification
• ILM, Team Leader or Supervisory qualification
• Experience of continuous improvement initiatives

What's in it for you?

• £41,000 annual salary
• 30 days holiday plus 3 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme through GroceryAid
• Indoor and outdoor break facilities
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturer

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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