Production Team Leader

HelloFresh; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on HelloFresh/Green Chef

Company pension

Gym membership

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Nursery support

Cycle to work

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

HelloFresh in Derby is seeking a Team Leader to oversee a production shift, guiding a team of operatives to meet KPIs and customer expectations while upholding health, safety and quality standards.

You'll collaborate with HR and Training, schedule tasks, analyze production data and drive continuous improvements. Two shift patterns available; UK location. This role rewards leadership in a fast-paced FMCG environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or distribution centre environment.
• Practical knowledge in an operational environment.
• Team player who promotes a positive environment and collaborates with surrounding teams.
• Experience in FMCG/ Food Manufacturing is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift team to meet KPIs and customer expectations.
• Foster productivity, teamwork and employee engagement.
• Schedule tasks, monitor performance and provide feedback.
• Coordinate with HR and Training teams on day‑to‑day queries.
• Maintain records on production and food safety data and analyze for improvements.
• Ensure health & safety and food safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Team coaching

Job description

About The Team:

The role of a Team Leader is to be responsible for overseeing an area of the production process during the shift, leading a team of operatives to ensure that the KPIs and our customer expectations are met in full and on time. You will collaborate closely with other departments to meet production targets while maintaining the highest standards of health and safety and food safety and quality standards.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Leading a team of colleagues on the shift to ensure that the shift KPIs are met in full and on time
• Fostering a positive work environment that promotes productivity, teamwork, and employee engagement
• Schedule and assign tasks to team members, monitoring their performance, and providing constructive feedback
• Dealing with day to day queries from colleagues - liaising with HR, Training Teams as required
• Maintain up to date and accurate records (including computerised/digital) on production, food safety data and analyse this data to identify trends, problems and opportunities for improvement
• Ensuring that Food Safety and Health & Safety standards are met and sustainably maintained

Who You Are:

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or distribution centre environment
• Practical knowledge and experience in an operational environment
• A team player who believes in creating a positive environment for their team and works closely with surrounding teams
• Experience in an FMCG/ Food Manufacturing environment is ideal but not essential

Working Schedule:

Two available shift patterns - please specify if you have a preference of shifts in your application

• Wednesday to Saturday, 0700 - 1900 rotating from days and nights every 3 months.
• Sunday to Wednesday, 0700 - 1900 rotating from days and nights every 3 months.

What you will get in return:

• 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
• Company pension scheme
• Gym membership
• Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
• Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
• Nursery support scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group Life Assurance

Location

The Windmill,1 Holme Lane, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7HW

To be considered for this role, you'll need to have the independent right to work in the UK, as we're unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.