Production Team Leader - Shift Based - FMCG!

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Coupar Angus; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Training and development

Employee assistance programmes

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discount platform

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader for a shift-based role in Coupar Angus. The candidate will oversee production lines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are maintained.

This role requires a motivated leader to manage a team of Key Operatives while promoting a high-performing culture. Benefits include 33 days holiday, training opportunities, and a cycle to work scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams within a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of operational efficiency, quality control, and health & safety standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams across multiple production lines.
• Drive performance, productivity, and quality standards.
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.
• Promote a positive, engaged, and high-performing team culture.
• Monitor KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team management

Operational efficiency

Quality control

Health & safety standards

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Job description

Production Team Leader – Shift Based - FMCG!

£40,000 + Benefits + Progression and Development

Shift Pattern: Sunday – Thursday (Sunday: 12pm–9pm | Monday–Thursday: 3:00pm–12:00am)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Production Supervisor to oversee a busy production area within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves leading multiple production lines, including processing and packaging operations, while ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are consistently achieved.

You will manage a team of Key Operatives and oversear a larger operational workforce, driving performance and maintaining smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams across multiple production lines
• Drive performance, productivity, and quality standards
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
• Promote a positive, engaged, and high-performing team culture
• Work closely with colleagues and senior leadership to achieve operational targets
• Monitor KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives

About You

This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious leader with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Food production experience is advantageous, but applications are welcomed from other high-volume operational sectors with strong leadership experience.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing teams within a high-volume manufacturing or production environment
• Strong understanding of operational efficiency, quality control, and health & safety standards
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt within a dynamic production setting
• A proactive and hands-on management style
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discount platform

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and fast-paced manufacturing environment that values strong leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the chance to further develop your career while making a real impact within the operation.