Step Up Team Leader

Weetabix; Burton Latimer; Vor Ort; GBP 38.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Discounted Weetabix products

Personal development support

Counselling service

Enhanced parental leave

Time off for fertility & neonatal care

Parents support group

Zusammenfassung

Weetabix is seeking a shift leader to lead a manufacturing team on the Burton Latimer site. The role focuses on safe production from incoming material to finished goods, with close collaboration to meet safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery and engagement KPIs.

You will line-manage the on-shift team, coach colleagues, ensure adherence to SOPs, and support continuous improvement initiatives while working on a specific shift pattern.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading teams in FMCG manufacturing.
• Familiarity with business improvement tools and techniques.
• IOSH Managing Safety certification or willingness to pursue.
• Knowledge of manual handling and health and safety practices.
• Desirable knowledge of HACCP/food safety principles.

Aufgaben

• Ensure compliance with legal, food safety, health, environmental, and people policies.
• Monitor KPI targets and results for the team.
• Provide direct line management for the allocated team, excluding grievance or disciplinary meetings.
• Coach and guide the team to meet objectives and adhere to operating standards.
• Oversee training and development to maintain necessary skills and coverage.
• Allocate resources effectively to achieve results and manage MOS.
• Support improvement projects using collaborative tools and processes.

Kenntnisse

Team management

Business improvement

IOSH safety

Manual handling

Health & safety

Tools

D365

Jobbeschreibung

Description At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Burton Latimer

At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We're committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong-where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.

Closing date: 20th October 2026

Interview process: On-Site interview

Working pattern: You will be on a specific shift pattern, creating great opportunities to collaborate, strengthen team connections and build high-impact working relationships face to face.

The Recipe (About the Role)

A visible, present on the factory floor (for 80% of the time) with the team leader whose role is to support the shift manager (and deputise for the shift manager) to manage the safe production process from incoming material to finished goods through brilliant factory floor team leadership ensuring the safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery & engagement for the key performance indicators are achieved.

• Ensure compliance with legal, food safety, health, environmental, and people policies.
• Monitor KPI targets and results for the team.
• Provide direct line management for the allocated team, excluding grievance or disciplinary meetings.
• Guide the team to meet objectives through coaching and operational standards adherence.
• Oversee training and development to maintain necessary skills and coverage.
• Effectively deploy resources and skills to achieve results.
• Manage the daily Management Operating System (MOS).
• Support improvement projects using collaborative tools and processes, fostering continuous improvement.
• Refer to the Team Leader RACI document for detailed roles and responsibilities.

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

Key Know How:

• Some Team Management experience in a FMCG environment or similar
• Working knowledge of Business Improvement tools and techniques
• IOSH managing safety or willing to work towards
• Manual Handling
• Health and Safety Awareness

Desirable Skills:

• Working knowledge of D365
• Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

Competitive Salary & Annual Flexible benefits & Shift Allowance

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Annual bonus %
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
• Working Parents Support Group
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy