Team Leader

Ferrero; Halstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero in Halstead is seeking a Team Leader to drive safe, efficient production and continuous improvement across the line. You will lead operators, coordinate shifts and ensure SQCDME targets are met while upholding health, food safety and quality standards.

You will develop your team, manage training, mentor staff and act as the link to site leadership. The role requires strong communication, problem solving and a commitment to Ferrero's safety culture and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment with proven leadership
• Ability to coach, develop and motivate teams to deliver targets
• Strong communication skills across shifts and with stakeholders
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement (FOX)

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities in your production area, supporting people, processes and performance to hit targets
• Act as a key link between operators and site leadership, fostering a positive team culture and clear shift communication
• Step into the Manager role when required to maintain continuity and performance
• Ensure safe, efficient and compliant operation of the designated production area and lines
• Guide operators to meet performance targets while upholding health and food safety, hygiene and quality standards
• Oversee daily production activities, monitor line performance and coordinate resources to meet delivery commitments
• Identify issues, lead problem-solving and ensure escalation processes are followed
• Coordinate training, maintain capability matrices, ensure training compliance, and develop opportunities
• Provide coaching and feedback to operators and foster accountability and continuous improvement
• Drive Ferrero Operational Excellence (FOX) and ongoing efficiency improvements across the line
• Maintain effective shift handovers and engage with stakeholders to sustain excellence
• Utilise data and KPIs to support decision making and balance competing priorities

Skills

Team leadership

Operational excellence

Health and safety

Quality processes

Problem solving

Communication

Data-driven decision making

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Ferrero, we are passionate about creating high-quality products enjoyed by millions of consumers around the world. As a Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence within your production area, ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Motivation and Environment (SQCDME).

You will lead the day-to-day activities of your area, supporting people, processes and performance to achieve operational targets while maintaining Ferrero's commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement. Acting as a key link between operators and site leadership, you will foster a positive team culture, ensure effective communication across shifts and departments, and step into the Manager role when required.

This is a permanent role working on a rotating shift pattern of Mornings (6am-2pm) and/or Afternoons (2pm-10pm). Flexibility will be key to supporting changing production and operational demands., As Team Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant operation of your designated production area. You will lead and support operators throughout the shift, ensuring production lines achieve performance targets while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety, food safety, hygiene and product quality.

You will oversee daily production activities, monitor line performance and coordinate resources to ensure delivery commitments are met on time and to specification. Working closely with operational stakeholders, you will proactively identify issues, lead problem-solving activities and ensure agreed escalation processes are followed whenever challenges arise.

A key element of the role will be supporting and developing your team. You will coordinate training activities, maintain capability and skills matrices, ensure legal and operational training compliance, and help create development opportunities that strengthen individual and team performance. You will provide coaching, feedback and support to operators while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

You will also play an active role in driving Ferrero Operational Excellence (FOX), identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce losses, optimise performance and sustain operational improvements. Through effective communication, shift handovers and stakeholder engagement, you will help ensure consistency, transparency and excellence across the production environment.

You are a motivated and resilient leader with experience in a manufacturing or production environment and a strong understanding of machinery operation, health and safety standards, quality processes and operational performance measures. You thrive in fast-paced environments, are comfortable working under pressure and have a proven ability to deliver results through people.

You are a confident communicator who builds trust and positive relationships at all levels of the organisation. Your ability to engage, influence and support others allows you to create high-performing teams while maintaining a positive and inclusive working environment.

You demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities effectively. You are confident using Microsoft Office applications and can utilise data and KPIs to support decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Most importantly, you share Ferrero's commitment to quality, integrity and excellence. You take ownership of your work, embrace change, encourage growth in others and are passionate about creating a safe, collaborative and high-performing workplace where people can succeed.

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.