Team Leader (Food)

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Redditch is seeking a proactive Team Leader to oversee production lines and lead teams. Your role includes ensuring food safety and quality, driving operational excellence, and promoting continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in food production, leadership skills, and fluency in English. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression and training opportunities

Monday to Friday shift pattern (no weekends)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food production (essential).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams.
• Fluent in English (spoken, written, reading) for documentation and compliance.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset with a focus on quality and improvement.
• Physically fit and comfortable in a fast-paced, chilled environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support Cell Leaders and operatives across your zone.
• Ensure GMP, food safety, and health & safety standards are consistently achieved.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across your zone.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food production experience

Fluent in English

Safety-first mindset

Ability to develop teams

Education

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

Overview

Team Leader - Food Manufacturing
Location: Redditch
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £31,500 - £34,500 DOE
Shift: Monday to Friday, 14:30 - 23:30
Step Up and Lead in a Fast-Paced Production Environment
We\'re looking for a proactive and experienced Zone Leader to oversee multiple production lines and Cell Leaders. This is a hands-on leadership role where you\'ll drive operational excellence, ensure food safety and product quality, and motivate teams to deliver results in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
  Lead, motivate, and support Cell Leaders and operatives across your zone. Assign tasks clearly and monitor team performance. Conduct reviews, investigations, and disciplinaries with HR support. Present quarterly profit improvement plans to senior management.
• Operational Excellence
  Ensure GMP, food safety, and health & safety standards are consistently achieved. Complete weekly food safety audits and maintain accurate documentation. Investigate root causes of machine breakdowns and liaise with engineering teams. Maintain absence levels below 3% and address operational issues quickly.
• Continuous Improvement
  Promote a culture of continuous improvement across your zone. Share best practices and contribute to new product launches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve delays or equipment issues.
• Key Performance Indicators
  GMP score > 85%
  OCE (Plan Attainment) > 95%
  Accurate and timely paperwork and CCP checks
  Minimized waste and product giveaway
  Full compliance with food safety, quality, and safety standards

Training & Development

\u202FYou\'ll receive full training and must complete the following to be signed off as a fully competent Zone Leader:

• Food Safety Level 3
• Fire Safety & Fire Marshal
• GMP, Allergen & Organic Controls
• Brand Integrity & Traceability
• ASC/MSC Awareness
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Leadership & Values Programme

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in food production (essential).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams.
• Fluent in English (spoken, written, reading) for documentation and compliance.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset with a focus on quality and improvement.
• Physically fit and comfortable in a fast-paced, chilled environment.

Core Values & Behaviours

We\'re a behaviour-driven business, and the right candidate will live our values:

• Teamwork - working together to achieve goals.
• Quality - ensuring food safety and excellence.
• Honesty - open, transparent communication.
• Passion - driving continuous improvement.
• You\'ll also demonstrate integrity, safe working practices, and a commitment to our competency framework (CL2 - Advanced Contributor).

Why Join?

• Competitive salary (£31,500 - £34,500 DOE)
• Monday to Friday shift pattern (no weekends)
• Career progression and training opportunities
• Be part of a supportive leadership team making a real impact

Apply Today

If you\'re a driven leader with a passion for food production, team development, and quality — we\'d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career