Team Leader

Pro Force Ltd; Chartham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company is seeking experienced Team Leaders near Canterbury. The role involves ensuring production efficiency, team motivation, and adherence to safety standards in a packhouse environment. Candidates should have prior experience as Line Leaders and good English skills. This position operates on a weekly rota, requiring flexibility for 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• At least minimum experience as a Line Leader in a packhouse.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum product grade outs and accurately complete all relevant production documentation.
• Engage, manage and motivate the team for optimum productivity.
• Ensure production plans are followed and provide daily updates to the Packhouse Manager.
• Notify management of potential order shortages or issues promptly.
• Maintain area of responsibility to BRC/Customer standards.
• Ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Good reading and writing English standard

Good emotional intelligence (EI)

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for experienced Team Leaders to join their team near Canterbury. The role is working on a weekly rota, so a flexible approach to work is required as the business operates on a 7 days basis. Shifts are 12 hours a day. Pay rate: DOE.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum product grade outs and accurately complete all relevant production documentation during the full shift length.
• Engage, manage and motivate the team on the line to achieve optimum productivity and fruit utilization.
• Engage the team on performance and ensure all staff issues are raised in a timely manner.
• Ensure teams are productive and organized.
• Work as an effective team, utilize key team members to keep the line productive and minimize downtime during changeovers.
• Ensure production plans and stock sheets are followed. Provide daily updates and reports to the Packhouse Manager.
• Notify management of potential order shortages or issues as soon as possible.
• Maintain area of responsibility to BRC/Customer standards.
• Ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained and adhered to.
• Ensure packed product complies with customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Good reading and writing English standard.
• Good emotional intelligence (EI).
• At least minimum experience as a Line Leader in a packhouse.

Other Requirements

• The role involves some manual handling and the ability to work in cold storage conditions on a daily basis.
• The role requires an alert disposition, working in the vicinity of PPT and moving machinery.
• Travel to other company or off-site meeting locations may be required from time to time.
• Possibility of this being a Temp to Perm role.

How to Apply

Please contact us at: [e-mail] or on 07525965482.

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