Team Leader

Joseph Robertson Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Robertson (Aberdeen) Ltd in central Aberdeen is seeking a Production Team Leader to run a hands-on production shift, ensure daily plans are met and uphold quality, food safety, GMP and health & safety standards.

You will allocate staff, support operatives, set up machinery, monitor quality checks and coach your team, with clear progression opportunities within the business.

This full-time, permanent role offers development and a pathway to senior roles.

Qualifications

• Organised and responsible
• Good communicator with a hands-on, team-focused approach
• Able to motivate and support others
• Comfortable in a fast-paced production environment
• Committed to quality and safety
• Keen to develop leadership skills and progress your career

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned production areas and support delivery of daily production plans
• Allocate staff and support General Operatives throughout the shift
• Ensure machinery is correctly set up and materials are available
• Monitor product quality and complete required quality checks
• Maintain high standards of GMP, hygiene and health & safety
• Support stock control using the Access system
• Coach, support and develop members of your team
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors, Managers and other departments
• Help create a positive and productive working environment

Job description

Production Team Leader

Location: Central Aberdeen

Pay: From £14.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Joseph Robertson (Aberdeen) Ltd is an established food manufacturing business based in central Aberdeen, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

We believe in developing our people and growing talent from within. Many of our employees have progressed through the business into leadership and more senior roles, and we want to continue creating opportunities for people to develop their skills and build long-term careers with us.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Production Team Leader to support the smooth running of our production operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will support your team and help ensure daily production plans are achieved while maintaining high standards of quality, food safety, health & safety and efficiency.

It could be an ideal opportunity for an existing Team Leader or an experienced production operative who is ready to take the next step into leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned production areas and support delivery of daily production plans
• Allocate staff and support General Operatives throughout the shift
• Ensure machinery is correctly set up and materials are available
• Monitor product quality and complete required quality checks
• Maintain high standards of GMP, hygiene and health & safety
• Support stock control using the Access system
• Coach, support and develop members of your team
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors, Managers and other departments
• Help create a positive and productive working environment

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organised, approachable and comfortable taking responsibility
• A good communicator with a hands-on, team-focused approach
• Able to motivate and support others
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced production environment
• Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety
• Keen to develop their leadership skills and progress their career

Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment would be beneficial.

You don't necessarily need to already be an experienced Team Leader. If you have strong production experience, demonstrate leadership potential and are ready to take the next step, we would like to hear from you.

Why Join Joseph Robertson?

We are committed to providing opportunities for our people to learn, develop and progress.

As a Team Leader, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop your leadership and people-management skills
• Gain hands-on experience leading a production team
• Receive ongoing training and development
• Work closely with experienced Supervisors and Production Managers
• Coach and support others to reach their potential
• Contribute ideas and help improve how your area operates
• Build your experience with genuine opportunities for further progression within the business

If you are ambitious, enjoy working with people and want to join a business where you can develop, progress and build a long-term career, we would love to hear from you.