Team Leader

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

Job summary

A market-leading co-packer with over 30 years of experience is seeking a Production Line Leader to manage their production lines effectively. This role involves motivating the team, ensuring production efficiency, and adhering to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing and demonstrated leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/production/FMCG environment.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Capable of meeting internal and external audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage production lines and labour to meet planned volume and targets.
• Motivate the team to meet production targets and ensure product quality.
• Assist in training new starters and monitor waste control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational abilities

Tools

Integrated Management System

Job description

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Hours: 37.5 hours Mon - Fri rotating 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm OR static 6am - 2pm

The Recruitment Group is working with a market leading co-packer, with over 30 years of experience, they provide cost-effective and innovative co-packing and co-manufacturing solutions. They are now looking for an experienced Production Line Leader to join their growing team.

Purpose of the Team Leader Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Production Line Leader to manage production lines and labour to meet planned volume and commercial targets, and in accordance with QA and safety standards. This role is manual work and is roughly an 80 -20 split between being hands on and completing administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities for a Team Leader:

• Effectively motivate a team of people to meet production targets, acting as a role model for best practice
• Ensure the final product meets client specifications (SPI) and effectively maximise production efficiency to ensure plan is met on an hourly/daily basis
• Effectively use the integrated management system (Vision) ensuring all paperwork and systems are completed and accurate in accordance with company procedures
• Adhere to and promote best practice in accordance with company health, safety and quality regulations
• Ensure that all areas comply with hygienic audits, both internal and external
• Liaise with agency controllers on a day to day basis providing feedback regarding agency workers
• Attend team leader meetings and play an active part in continuous improvement
• Assist in the training and development of new starters, conduct RTW and disciplinary interviews as required, and participate in the companies appraisal system
• Monitor, control and minimise waste
• Drive own personal development through training and work based experience

Key Requirements for a Team Leader:

• Experience of working within a manufacturing/production/FMCG environment
• Organisational and leadership abilities
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate in a positive and clear manner
• Meet standards required for internal and external audits
• Experienced in the use of integrated management system