Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
Client: Del Monte
Date Added: November 12, 2026
Job Description
Shift: Wednesday/Thursday to Saturday Shift
Times : 8.15am – 8.15pm
Pay Rate: £14.60 per hour during training, increasing to £15.20 per hour upon successful completion of training.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Team Leader to join our Production team. The successful candidate will be trained to become fully competent in the Label Room Operative function, creating a multi-skilled role capable of performing both Team Leader and Label Room responsibilities.
- Lead, motivate, and supervise production line teams to achieve output, quality, and efficiency targets.
- Allocate daily tasks and ensure appropriate staffing and skill coverage.
- Complete start-up checks and ensure equipment is set correctly.
- Oversee the smooth running of the production line and resolve operational issues promptly.
- Ensure products meet all quality, food safety and customer specifications.
- Complete all relevant production documentation accurately, including batch records, waste logs and downtime reports.
- Train and support new operatives on processes, safety standards and quality requirements.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, PPE requirements, hygiene standards and manual handling practices.
- Monitor stock and material usage and report shortages or concerns.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
- Create, print, verify and issue labels for all production lines in accordance with work orders and specifications.
- Ensure labels comply with customer, legal and food safety requirements, including allergen information, batch codes, product descriptions and date coding.
- Maintain full label traceability and accurate documentation at all times.
- Monitor label stock levels and arrange replenishment when required.
- Set up and operate label-printing equipment, reporting faults promptly.
- Maintain a clean, organised and secure Label Room in line with audit and food safety standards.
- Conduct regular checks to ensure the correct labels are used for each product.
- Support investigations into label-related errors and assist with corrective actions.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Good organisational and time management abilities.
- Effective communication skills with Production, QA, Engineering and Management teams.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and label management systems.
- Understanding of food safety, allergen control and product traceability requirements.
- Proactive and hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Flexible attitude and willingness to work across both Team Leader and Label Room functions.
Experience and Qualifications
- Previous Team Leader or supervisory experience within a production, manufacturing or food environment is essential.
- Experience working with label systems would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of food safety, quality and production processes is desirable.
- Ability and willingness to become fully multi-skilled across both Team Leader and Label Room operations.
Application Process
A CV will be required as part of the interview process