Shift Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Perth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned food manufacturer is seeking a Shift Team Leader at their Coupar Angus site. The role involves overseeing production teams, ensuring quality standards, and fostering a positive work culture. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership background in fast-paced environments, with experience in high-volume operations being advantageous.

Benefits

33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Structured training and development opportunities

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at Boparan Restaurant Group brands

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team across multiple production lines.
• Drive performance, productivity, and quality.
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards are upheld.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Operational efficiency

Quality control

Job description

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Shift Pattern: Sunday - Thursday (Sunday: 12pm-9pm | Mon-Thurs: 3:00pm-12:00am)

About Us

Joining 2 Sisters Food Group means becoming part of one of the UK's largest and most respected food manufacturers. With over 13,500 colleagues and a turnover exceeding £3 billion, we're proud to deliver quality and innovation to millions of customers every day. Our Coupar Angus site plays a key role in our UK Poultry division, producing high-quality fresh poultry products to some of the biggest names in food retail.

About the Role

As Shift Team Leader, you'll be responsible for overseeing a busy cuts area (including filleting and trimming), alongside whole birds and packaging lines. You'll lead a team of 6 Key Operatives and have responsibility for up to 100 operatives ensuring production targets, KPIs, and quality standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team across multiple production lines
• Drive performance, productivity, and quality
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards are upheld
• Foster a positive and engaged team culture
• Collaborate with peers and senior leaders to meet business goals

About You

This role is ideal for an ambitious leader from a fast-paced manufacturing background. While food production experience is desirable, we welcome applications from other industries with high-volume operations and strong leadership challenges.

Key Skills

• Proven experience managing teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of operational efficiency, quality control, and safety standards
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly and stay calm under pressure in a dynamic factory setting
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Structured training and development opportunities
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme & Grocery Aid support services
• Discounts at Boparan Restaurant Group brands including Giraffe, Ed's Easy Diner & Harry Ramsden

Why Join Us?

At Coupar Angus, you'll be part of a fast-paced and supportive team that values leadership, continuous improvement, and doing things the right way. This is a great opportunity to further your career in a business that's committed to its people and products.