Team Leader

Associated Seafoods; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Training and development

Company pension

Free parking

Medical support

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Associated Seafoods in United Kingdom seeks a motivated Line/Team Leader to join the production team. You will lead daily operations, manage staff, and ensure safe, efficient production aligned with quality standards.

The role requires strong people management, good organisation, and a proactive approach to training and development. Office paperwork and GMP compliance are integral to daily duties on-site.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop a production team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills required.
• Good understanding of health & safety practices in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the production line team to deliver daily KPIs.
• Manage people and performance while fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure accurate completion of all line control and production paperwork.
• Organise material flow to the production line.
• Assess team skills and identify training needs.
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with policy and legal requirements.
• Deliver production plans efficiently and to a high standard.
• Monitor product quality, yields, and process performance.
• Promote GMP standards and continuous improvement.
• Manage difficult situations professionally and conduct staff briefings.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Hours of Work: Full- time; 40 hours per week, flexibility required:

13:00 to 21:30 Monday - Friday

Pay: Competitive, depending on entry-level skills and/or experience

Company Overview & Benefits

We're proud to be one of the UK's leading food manufacturers, supplying high-quality chilled and frozen seafood products to some of the biggest names in retail and foodservice. Our focus is on innovation, food safety, and working together as a team to deliver excellence every day.

• Competitive hourly pay
• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Medical/mental health support
• Life insurance
• Supportive team environment
• Cycle to work scheme

Job Overview

We are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic Line/Team Leader to join our production team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about food manufacturing and eager to lead and develop a team to consistently achieve high standards. As a Line/Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing the daily performance of your team, ensuring that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in line with quality and food safety standards.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate the production line team to deliver daily KPIs
• Manage people and performance while fostering a positive workplace culture
• Ensure accurate completion of all line control and production paperwork
• Organise material flow to the production line
• Assess team skills and identify or address any training needs
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with company policy and legal requirements
• Deliver production plans efficiently and to a high standard
• Monitor product quality, yields, and process performance
• Promote and uphold excellent standards of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
• Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Manage difficult situations and conversations effectively and professionally
• Conduct staff briefings, equipment safety checks, and report any hazards
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Possessing strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and supervise a team
• Well-organised with good attention to detail
• Having a sound understanding of food production processes
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Positive, proactive, and committed to getting the job done right
• Displaying strong interpersonal skills and is able to build effective working relationships across departments
• Having good understanding of health and safety principles
• Keen to learn, develop new skills, and progress within the company

Previous experience as a Line/Team Leader or in a supervisory role is desirable but not essential.

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.