Team Leader - Production

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotteswold Dairy Ltd is seeking a Team Leader for its Production Team in Tewkesbury. This role offers a chance to advance in the food sector by leading a dynamic team, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Candidates should have experience in production and strong leadership skills, with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with opportunities for growth

22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted products and delivery options

Aviva pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a team leader in a busy production environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety standards and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and train staff to ensure line efficiency.
• Maintain high hygiene and housekeeping standards across operations.
• Report any maintenance, quality, or production issues.

Skills

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Job description

About The Role

Due to an internal promotion and an expanding workload, we are excited to recruit a Team Leader to join our busy Production Team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in the food sector by leading a team of people within a dynamic department. If you’re passionate about quality, safety, and customer service, this could be the perfect step for you.

Summary

Days worked: Monday - Saturday
Hours: Minimum of 37.5 hours, five shifts per week
Start Times: 0515, 1330, with finish times based on production demands

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and train staff through practical instruction, ensuring line efficiency.
• Work as part of a leadership team to uphold and exceed internal and external quality standards.
• Ensure all production records are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Report any maintenance, quality, or production issues promptly and accurately.
• Maintain high hygiene and housekeeping standards across all operations.
• Assist in fostering a safe work environment, following Health and Safety policies.
• Provide flexibility to cover various shifts, ensuring production needs are met.

Important Note: This is a physically active role and requires manual handling.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience as a team leader in a busy production environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety standards and safe working practices.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment, and motivation.
• Excellent communication skills to foster positive working relationships.
• Flexibility in covering shifts and working to tight deadlines.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with food production, HACCP, and KPIs.
• Experience in the dairy or food production industry.

Training and Development

As a Training Centre with a dedicated Learning & Development Coordinator, Cotteswold Dairy offers clear progression pathways and development opportunities within the role. You’ll have the chance to broaden your skill set, gain recognized qualifications, and advance within the business. We will support you in this initial leadership role, guiding you step-by-step through your training and development.

We offer a range of progression routes for team members who excel in the Team Leader role:

• Assistant Shift Manager
• Process Technician
• Milk Planning Officer

If you are a strong communicator with high levels of commitment and a desire to lead and inspire others, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Today to join Cotteswold Dairy and take the next step in your career as a Production Team Leader!

About The Company

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first class customer service.

Team Cotteswold:
At Cotteswold Dairy we recognise that we will achieve far greater success working as a team, with empathetic people management and valuing each other, our staff and our customers.
The aim of ‘Team Cotteswold’ is to give a disciplined and determined effort to value everyone and everything and as a consequence make the Company the first preference for employees and customers alike over the long term.

The Team Cotteswold Purpose:
Being at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day after 3 years of service.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted products and delivery options.
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health.