Production Team Manager

The Sterling Choice; Ringway; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food producer in Ringway is seeking an experienced Team Manager in food manufacturing. You will lead a team to ensure operations run safely and efficiently while promoting continuous improvement. The role offers a competitive salary, Monday-Friday shifts, and great opportunities for career growth. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of food safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £33,000

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Genuine career development opportunities

Better work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experienced Team Leader or Supervisor within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Ready to take the next step into a management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support your team to deliver KPIs across safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Maintain compliance with all HSE, food safety, and quality standards.
• Manage waste, raw materials, and packaging usage to control costs.
• Drive continuous improvement through engagement and data-driven problem solving.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, hygiene, and GMP standards.

Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Hands-on approach to coaching and development

Solid understanding of food safety and quality systems

Confidence using systems such as SAP or MIMO

Proactive mindset with a passion for improvement

Job description

Team Manager - Food Manufacturing

Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 (depending on experience)

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 2pm-10pm or 10pm-6am

Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced food manufacturing professional looking to move away from continental or Panama-style shifts? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and respected food producer offering a Monday‑Friday pattern and genuine opportunities for growth.

The Role

As a Team Manager, you'll lead and develop a team within the Production or Packaging department, ensuring operations run safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with the Shift Manager, you'll champion continuous improvement, drive performance, and create a positive, engaged working culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support your team to deliver KPIs across safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Maintain compliance with all HSE, food safety, and quality standards — ensuring the area is always audit‑ready.
• Effectively manage waste, raw materials, and packaging usage to control costs.
• Drive continuous improvement through engagement, idea sharing, and data‑driven problem solving.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and high standards of hygiene and GMP across your area.

About You

You’ll be an experienced Team Leader or Supervisor within food manufacturing or FMCG, ready to take the next step into a management role.

You’ll also bring:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A hands‑on approach with a focus on coaching and development.
• Solid understanding of food safety and quality systems.
• Confidence using systems such as SAP or MIMO (advantageous).
• A proactive mindset with a passion for improvement.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £33,000 (DOE).
• Monday‑Friday shift pattern (2pm-10pm or 10pm-6am).
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Great opportunity to step away from rotating shifts and gain a better work‑life balance.
• Genuine career development within a stable, supportive business.