Job Title: Production Team Leader
Location: Hungerford
Shift: Shift Rotation or Days
Pay Rate: £14.90 per hour
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Production Team Leader to join a well-established food manufacturing company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and experience in a fast-paced production environment.
The Role
As a Production Team Leader, you will oversee a team of operators and ensure the smooth running of production and packaging processes. You will play a key role in meeting production targets, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a safe and hygienic working environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Organising daily activities for operators
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Managing production start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers
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Monitoring product quality and ensuring compliance with specifications
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Achieving production targets and shift goals
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Leading daily handovers and tier meetings
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Training and coaching team members
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Ensuring compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and 5S standards
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Completing all shift paperwork accurately
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Assisting in production operations when required
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Deputising for the Production Supervisor when necessary
About You
We’re looking for a Team Leader who can communicate effectively, motivate a team, and lead by example.
Essential:
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Good knowledge of manufacturing, food safety, and health & safety
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Ability to lead and manage teams
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Enthusiastic, engaging, and personable approach
Desirable:
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Previous supervisory experience, ideally within food manufacturing
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HACCP, Health & Safety, or Food Hygiene Level 2 training
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Forklift licence
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Knowledge of Lean Sigma or continuous improvement processes