Team Leader

Gi Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Team Leader for a Cat Food Production Facility in Slough. The ideal candidate will lead and support a growing team, oversee order fulfillment, manage stock control, and ensure health and safety compliance. Proven experience in team leadership roles and strong communication skills are required. This is a full-time position with standard working hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in team leadership or supervisory roles in an industrial, production, or warehousing setting.
• Proven track record of leading and motivating a team of diverse people to hit their goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a team of 10 operatives.
• Oversee the entire order fulfilment process.
• Manage incoming goods and oversee stock control procedures.
• Implement quality control checks throughout the fulfilment process.
• Champion a strong health and safety culture within the facility.
• Lead the review and improvement of operational and fulfilment processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Numerical skills

Job description

Overview

Team Leader required for a Cat Food Production Facility in SL2 area. We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client who is based in Slough and are seeking an experienced Team Leader.

Shifts & Pay

• Working hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, including a one-hour lunch break. This role typically follows standard working hours, though occasional flexibility may be required
• Pay rate: £17.31 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and support a team of 10 (and growing) operatives, fostering a positive work environment.
• Order Fulfilment: Oversee the entire order fulfilment process, ensuring orders are picked, packed, and dispatched on time, in full, and to our quality standards.
• Material Management: Manage incoming goods, oversee stock control procedures, and ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Quality Control: Implement and monitor quality control checks throughout the fulfilment process to maintain product quality.
• Health & Safety: Champion a strong health and safety culture within the facility, ensuring compliance with all regulations and best practices.
• Process Improvement: Lead the review and improvement of our operational and fulfilment processes, making recommendations to management to support business growth and our evolving product offering.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in team leadership or supervisory roles in an industrial, production, or warehousing setting is required.
• Proven track record of leading and motivating a team of diverse people to hit their goals, with a "People first" approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly detail-oriented with strong numerical skills

Support & Compliance

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