Shift Team Leader

Manpower 2Sisters; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading poultry producer as a Shift Team Leader, overseeing critical operations in a fast-paced chilled production environment. You will lead a team, manage daily production, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Full training is provided, with a clear path to operational leadership.

Benefits

Clear path into operational leadership

On-the-job training and formal qualifications

Great work-life balance with early finishes

Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken English is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator who can lead a large team.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and ensure lines are ready by 5am.
• Maintain food safety standards and hygiene compliance.
• Implement daily production plans and manage line resources.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

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We're looking for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on Shift Team Leader to join our production team at 2 Sisters Willand. You'll be the first point of leadership on the shop floor, overseeing around 60 team members across four whole bird lines.

This is a critical role in ensuring smooth daily operations - from planning and staffing, to maintaining food safety standards, hygiene compliance and continuous improvement.

The Role

This is a fast-paced, frontline leadership role where you'll manage people, processes and performance across a high-volume chilled production environment.

That means:

• Ensuring staff are in place and lines are ready by 5am
• Implementing daily production plans and managing line resources
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and GMP
• Supporting audits and acting as a key contact during visits
• Managing KPIs, waste control and continuous improvement initiatives

What we're looking for

You don't need experience - just the right attitude and approach. We're looking for someone who:

• Is fluent in written and spoken English (essential for documentation and communication)
• Has strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Is a confident communicator, able to build trust and lead a large team
• Can work proactively and stay calm under pressure
• Is flexible and reliable - happy to cover shifts or step in when needed
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced chilled production environment
• No prior experience required - full training and qualifications provided!

What's in it for you

• A clear path into operational leadership within one of the UK's leading poultry producers
• Full support and development - including on-the-job training and formal qualifications
• A chance to work in a high-performing, structured team with real responsibility from day one
• A shift pattern that offers great work-life balance (4 days per week, early finish)

What to expect from us

• A straightforward, single-stage interview process onsite with the Hiring Manager
• A factory tour so you can see exactly what the role involves
• A friendly, driven team who value hard work, honesty, and a positive attitude

Please Note:

Candidates must be a British Citizen or have Indefinite Leave to Remain - unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Ready to take the next step into a leadership role in food production? Apply today and become a key part of the operation at 2 Sisters Willand.