Production Team Leader AM & PM

Production Team Leader (Days & Noons)

Location: Newmarket Salary: Up to £32,406.40 per annum

Shift Patterns

AM Shift Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday (5:30am – 2:00pm)

Working 2 Saturdays per month is required. PM Shift Monday – Friday (1:45pm – 10:00pm)

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Team Leader to lead our client’s production operations at their food manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining outstanding standards of safety, quality, legality and team engagement.

The role requires a proactive leader who can effectively manage production performance, drive continuous improvement and ensure operational excellence across manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and inspire production teams to achieve performance goals Foster a positive working culture built on respect, accountability and teamwork Manage staff performance and employee engagement across the shift Coordinate labour resources effectively to meet operational requirements Deliver coaching, development and training support to team members

Operational Excellence

Ensure the smooth and effective running of production lines and processes Drive achievement of KPI targets relating to output, efficiency, waste and downtime Ensure packaging and raw materials are available to support production schedules Monitor line performance and implement corrective actions where necessary Escalate equipment and operational issues promptly to Engineering and Management teams

Quality & Food Safety

Maintain compliance with product specifications, HACCP principles and GMP standards Ensure CCPs and quality checks are completed correctly and recorded accurately Promote product quality awareness throughout the team Reduce waste and improve yields through effective process control Ensure accurate completion of all production and quality documentation

Health, Safety & Compliance

Promote and maintain a safe working environment Ensure company Health & Safety policies and legal obligations are adhered to Investigate and report hazards, incidents and non-conformances Support site-wide health, safety and continuous improvement programmes

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, hygiene and safety standards Support the implementation of process improvements and operational efficiencies Encourage team involvement in solving problems and reducing waste Use production data to identify trends and support improvement initiatives

Reporting & Systems

Complete all required Defacto and Redzone reporting activities Ensure accurate recording of waste, downtime and yield information Provide clear shift handovers and performance updates Maintain compliance with all work order and process management requirements

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

Experience leading teams within a food manufacturing environment Demonstrable people management and performance management experience Strong communication and organisational skills Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety and Hygiene Standards Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance Allergen awareness knowledge Competent IT skills

Personal Competencies

Strong leadership and motivational skills Effective problem solver with a logical approach Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage unexpected situations Strong planning and organisational capability Continuous improvement mindset Excellent relationship-building and team development skills

Desirable Qualifications

ILM Level 3 or equivalent leadership qualification Experience using Defacto IOSH qualification Allergen Training Level 2 Food Safety Level 2 Health & Safety qualification, including Manual Handling If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or send your CV to

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