Team Leader

MorePeople; Holbeach CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is looking for a proactive Team Leader to join a busy fresh produce operation. You will lead the production line, drive engagement and ensure delivery of orders in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage resources, uphold quality standards and KPIs, and train team members according to SOPs. The role involves shift patterns and a strong emphasis on compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience and ability to lead a team.
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills.
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and ability to work to KPIs.
• Experience in the fresh produce sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production line team to build capability, engagement, results and delivery of orders.
• Manage the delivery of operational effectiveness measures (waste reduction, right-first-time quality, labour utilisation, productivity, efficiency).
• Oversee line resources: stock, equipment and labour; update labour and raw materials; close runs when complete.
• Maintain housekeeping and hygiene to required standards.
• Train new and inexperienced team members per training plans and SOPs.
• Maintain management information and control documentation for traceability and compliance.
• Refer man-management, quality and order queries to the Area Controller.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Prioritisation skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Communication skills

Experience working to KPIs

Fresh produce industry experience

Job description

Team Leader

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced operation, playing a key role in ensuring that production are in accordance with compliance, quality standards and departmental KPIs.

Shift: 2-2-3 and 6:30am to 6:30pm

What you'll be doing

• Lead the production line team to build capability, engagement, results and delivery of orders.
• Manage the delivery and enhancement of key operational effectiveness measures including product waste reduction, right-first-time quality processing, labour utilisation, productivity and overall efficiency.
• Manage all line resources of stock, equipment and labour to ensure all tasks are completed effectively and keep KBS up to date with labour and all raw material added to the run and to close a run when it is completed.
• Ensure that a high level of housekeeping and hygiene is maintained in your area of responsibility.
• Train new and inexperienced team members in accordance with training plan and SOPs.
• Ensure all management information and control documentation is maintained, accurate and in accordance with traceability, official standard/requirements and legislation, guarding against rejections and non-compliance.
• Refer all formal man management issues, quality and order queries/KBS to the Area Controller.

What we're looking for

• Supervisory experience
• Prioritisation skills
• Effective time management
• Attention to detail
• Good numeracy skills
• Good communication skills
• Experience of working to KPIs
• Experience of working in the fresh produce industry

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build your career within the world of Operations and Fresh Produce.