Team Leader

Workforce Staffing Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production sector is searching for a Line Leader to manage a production line in Redditch. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety standards and leading a team to achieve production targets. This role requires a commitment to safety and quality, as well as the ability to work in a colder environment. Candidates will receive onsite training and must be fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be happy to work in a cold environment (5-8C).
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking) is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage production line and lead a team to ensure compliance with food safety and product quality.
• Assign tasks and monitor safety compliance.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and report to the Zone Leader.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality

Safety First

Food Safety & Quality

Integrity

Transparency

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Coaching & Mentoring

Leadership & Values Training

Job description

Job Title: Line Leader

Location: Redditch

Salary: GBP28,787 per year + Annual bonus GBP1690

Hours: Monday- Friday 15:00-23:30

Working Conditions: Temperature between 4C and 8C, wearing required PPE (wellingtons, hair net, beard snood). Prohibited on site: jewellery, painted or fake nails, fake eyelashes, heavy makeup, piercings.

Job Summary: The Line Leader manages a production line and leads a team to ensure compliance with food safety, product quality, and health & safety standards.

General Responsibilities:

• Follow company training, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Report any food safety, quality, or health & safety issues.
• Log accidents and safety concerns via the C Fresh App.
• Use equipment correctly and report defects.
• Conduct quality checks on product integrity.

Role-Specific Responsibilities:

• Assign tasks and provide instructions to team members.
• Monitor GMP, food safety, brand integrity, and safety compliance.
• Resolve local issues and escalate when necessary.
• Conduct weekly food safety audits.
• Complete paperwork accurately.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and contact engineering when required.
• Report issues efficiently to the Zone Leader.
• Motivate team members to meet targets.
• Communicate delays, shortages, and equipment issues.
• Suggest and implement process improvements.
• Support new product, recipe, and process introductions.

Key Accountabilities & Performance Metrics:

• Maintain GMP score >85%
• Achieve OCE (plan attainment) >95%
• Ensure accurate completion of paperwork and CCP checks.
• Minimise waste and product giveaway.
• Report any Health & Safety concerns.
• Uphold food safety, product quality, and brand integrity.

Qualifications & Experience:

Onsite training provided:

• Induction, GMP, Site Allergen & Brand Integrity Controls
• Organic Controls, Traceability & Record Keeping
• ASC/MSC Awareness, Fire Safety, Food Safety Level 2
• CCP Awareness, Coaching & Mentoring
• BEF Leadership & Values
• Happy to work in a cold environment working at between 5 & 8 degrees C (Essential)

Language Requirement: Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking) required.

Core Values & Behaviours:

• Teamwork
• Quality
• Honesty
• Passion

Desired Characteristics:

• Safety First: Report concerns and hazards.
• Food Safety & Quality: Prioritise product integrity.
• Integrity: Follow company rules and procedures.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively.
• Transparency: Communicate openly.

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