Team Captain

JR United Kingdom; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the snack production industry is seeking a Team Captain to coordinate and motivate a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role includes ensuring production targets are met, compliance with safety standards, and supporting team development. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily routines of the team to achieve production targets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Lead and motivate a team of production workers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

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Pontefract (home of Butterkist popcorn)
3 x shift pattern - Days, Nights and Afternoons

Fixed term contract (to end of December 2025)

As a Team Captain you will coordinate your team during the shift to ensure all essential tasks are completed and production targets are met. You will be responsible for ensuring the area and team comply with standards and procedures.

You will spend around 80% of your shift working as a Team Memberand about 20% of your shift supporting the team, by building capability, and looking for opportunities to eliminate losses. You will work closely with the Line Structure team to ensure the 90-day plan and breakthrough loss targets are achieved.

As a Team Captain you will be the go-to person for the shift within your area and therefore you will have a positive and supportive attitude. You should lead by example and be the role model for your team and have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Team Captains coordinate the daily routines of their team of Operators within the line structure.

Their valuable work leads to the site achieving operational excellence goals and the site vision.

Being a Team Captain is an additional responsibility. Team Captains are identified because of the positive way they work with people which make them the go to person on a shift for advice and support.

Team Captains spend around 20% of their time supporting the shift, the rest of the time they will be working as a Team Member or Equipment Owner.

Lead and motivate a team of production workers to achieve daily production targets

Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations

Coordinate the Operators within the line structure including personnel planning, shift allocation, annual leave as delegated by the Line Lead

Deal with unplanned absences which occur on the shift, obtaining cover for the shift to operate safely and to meet the production plan

Coordinate the members of the team regarding idle time, CILs (Clean, Inspect and Lubricate) and change over

Leads the Shift DDS shift handover according to the standard. Initiates appropriate actions to fix issues directly during the shift and escalates to the line structure if necessary.

Participates in line DDS (morning & afternoon shifts) and escalates to Line Lead, Process Lead or Maintenance Lead any out of the ordinary aspects or more complex matters

At KP Snacks, we’re all about creating snacks that people love, from McCoy’s and Hula Hoops to Tyrrells and, of course, KP Nuts. As part of the Intersnack Group, we’re part of something big—Intersnack is a global leader in savoury snacks, with more than €3 billion in annual turnover, over 14,000 employees, and 44 factories around the world. You’ll find us making a difference in 30+ countries, from Europe to Australia, New Zealand, India, and Vietnam.

Our culture at KP Snacks is award-winning, and there’s a good reason why. We’re proud of our friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone’s encouraged to be their best and work together to achieve great things. Our People & Planet goals mean we’re committed to protecting the future—whether that’s through reducing our packaging, making our products better for the planet, or promoting wellbeing and physical activity in our communities.

Joining us means being part of a team that’s passionate, purposeful, and committed to making a real impact. If you’re ready to bring your authentic self to work, KP Snacks is the place for you!

Our Manufacturing team is at the heart of everything we do, producing the snacks our consumers love with quality and care. With a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, our manufacturing sites focus on efficiency, safety, and innovation to ensure we deliver the best products, day in and day out. From operating advanced machinery to upholding our rigorous quality standards, our Manufacturing team brings skill, dedication, and a hands-on approach to delivering great-tasting snacks.

Requirements:

Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment would be an advantage

No previous experience in line management is needed to be a Team Captain. This may be the first experience for someone to be a point person for a shift

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Encourages others with less experience or who need help

Is positive even when under pressure

Demonstrates personal responsibility

Shows enthusiasm for learning

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

Flexibility to work in shifts and weekends, if required

If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for leading teams and driving operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.