Shift Lead: Food Production & Team Development

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Medical/mental health support

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Arbroath seeks a motivated Line/Team Leader to join our production team. You will lead and develop a team to consistently meet production targets, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on a daily basis.

The role requires strong people management, communication, and knowledge of food production processes. We expect proactive collaboration across departments and a commitment to GMP and continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production team in food manufacturing.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Understanding of GMP and food safety standards.
• Willingness to work the 40-hour week with shift from 13:00 to 21:30.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the production line team to deliver daily KPIs.
• Manage people and performance while fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure accurate completion of line control and production paperwork.
• Organise material flow to the production line.
• Assess team skills and training needs.
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with policy and legal requirements.
• Deliver production plans efficiently and to a high standard.
• Monitor product quality, yields, and process performance.
• Promote and uphold GMP standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Handle difficult situations professionally and conduct staff briefings.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Food production processes

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Arbroath seeks a motivated Line/Team Leader to join our production team. You will lead and develop a team to consistently meet production targets, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on a daily basis.

The role requires strong people management, communication, and knowledge of food production processes. We expect proactive collaboration across departments and a commitment to GMP and continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.