Team Leader

The Amwell; Banbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in the UK is looking for a motivated Team Leader to oversee production operations. You will lead a team, ensure quality and safety standards are met, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have previous leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers flexible scheduling, career development opportunities, and various employee benefits, contributing to a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Career Development

Onsite parking

Employee discounts

Free car parking

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in managing a production team, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety practices, including HACCP.
• Experience in a similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 6-8 production staff.
• Oversee all stages of production, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Plan and organize the production schedule for smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Provide guidance and training to production team members.
• Communicate production performance to the Production Manager.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving skills

Food safety knowledge

Operational expertise

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Apply today to work as a Team Leader for our client

A leading company in the food industry, committed to delivering high-quality products and maintaining a safe, efficient, and supportive workplace. We are seeking a motivated Food Production Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Melton Mowbray. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to take the next step in their career and make a significant impact on our production operations.

Rate of Pay:

1. AM Basic £14.61 per hour
2. PM Shift Allowance 5% £15.34 per hour
3. Nights Shift Allowance 23% £17.97 per hour
4. Sunday AM/PM £18.58 per hour
5. Sunday Nights £19.06 per hour

Overtime is available after working 37.5 hours and is paid at £18.26 per hour.

Shift Patterns:

• Monday – Friday, 5 out of 7 or weekend shifts Friday – Sunday.
• Hours of work: 6am to 14.30pm; 2pm to 22.30pm.

Your Time At Work:

• Team Leadership: Lead and support a team of 6‑8 production staff, ensuring they are motivated, trained, and equipped to meet daily production goals.
• Production Oversight: Take a hands‑on approach in overseeing all stages of production, including goods in, preparation, cooking, and packaging, ensuring high‑quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Schedule & Workflow Management: Plan and organize the production schedule to ensure a smooth and cost‑effective operation, addressing any workflow issues as they arise.
• Quality & Safety Standards: Ensure that all production processes meet company and statutory hygiene, health, and safety regulations. Monitor adherence to food safety standards, including HACCP.
• Continuous Improvement: Review production processes and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Training & Development: Provide guidance, training, and support to production team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Reporting & Communication: Report production performance to the Production Manager, highlighting any issues or areas for improvement, and ensure effective communication between shifts and departments.

Our Perfect Worker:

• Previous leadership experience in managing or leading a production team, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.
• Great problem‑solving skills, the ability to assess operational challenges and implement solutions to optimize production.
• Food safety knowledge, strong understanding of food safety practices, including HACCP, food hygiene regulations, and quality assurance systems.
• Operational Expertise: knowledge of production processes, including inventory management, preparation, cooking, and packaging.
• Health and safety awareness, understanding of health and safety regulations and a commitment to creating a safe working environment for all staff.
• Experience in a similar role is required.

Key Information And Benefits:

• Work‑Life Balance: flexible scheduling to ensure a healthy work‑life balance.
• Career Development: opportunities for training, growth, and career progression within the company.
• Employee Benefits: onsite parking, employee discounts, and other perks to enhance your work experience.
• Supportive Environment: a collaborative and inclusive workplace where your contributions are recognized and valued.
• Temp to perm opportunity.
• Onsite support from Staffline.
• Canteen on site.
• Free car parking on site.
• PPE provided.
• Full training provided.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Shop on site.

Job Ref: 1KTT

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