Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader (FMCG Manufacturing)

Near Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
Up to £40,000 + overtime
4 on 4 off | Days | 07:00 to 19:00

I’m partnering with a well-established FMCG manufacturing business based near Kingston upon Thames to recruit a Production Team Leader for their day shift operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, driving standards, developing people, and running a safe, high-performing area in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re the type of leader who loves building strong teams, improving daily performance, and hitting targets the right way, this opportunity is well worth a conversation.

The role

As Production Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of a production team, driving performance across:

Safety
People
Quality
Delivery
Cost

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including Technical, Hygiene, Engineering and Supply Chain, ensuring the shift is fully resourced, audit-ready and delivering to plan.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading a shift team to hit production targets and KPIs

Creating clear shift handovers and highlighting priorities and issues

Labour planning including agency bookings, overtime, holidays and absence management

Supporting training plans, upskilling and performance management

Ensuring the area is always GMP compliant and audit-ready

Escalating issues and presenting key performance updates in daily meetings

Owning standards on the shop floor, leading from the front

What you’ll need

2+ years experience in a leadership role (Production Team Leader / Shift Leader / Supervisor)

2+ years experience in FMCG manufacturing (food, drink, packaging, pharma or similar)

Strong communication skills and confidence engaging teams day-to-day

Solid understanding of GMP and site standards

A proactive mindset: you spot problems early and take action

Experience in chilled or ambient environments is a bonus

What’s on offer

Salary up to £40,000 (depending on experience)

Overtime available

Life insurance (3x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Nursery vouchers

Staff discount on products

Unlimited refreshments

On-site parking

Referral programme + sports/social fund

Location and commute

Based near Kingston upon Thames (Surrey)
Easy commute from Tolworth, Surbiton, Epsom and Worcester Park
Good public transport links + on-site parking

Interested?

If you’re a Production Team Leader looking for a step up, or you’re a Supervisor ready for a bigger role in a structured FMCG environment, apply and I’ll share full details confidentially