Food Production Team Leader; PM Shift

Team Leader - Packing Department (Food Manufacturing, Afternoon Shift)

Location:

Redditch
Salary: £26,988 per year + overtime available

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 14:30 - 23:30
Contract Type:
Permanent

Lead, Motivate, and Deliver in a Fast-Paced Food Packing Environment

Are you a hands-on leader with experience in food manufacturing or packing operations? Do you enjoy motivating teams in a chilled environment while maintaining the highest standards of quality and food safety?

We're looking for a Team Leader to oversee a packing department production line, drive performance, and ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently achieved.

• Lead and manage a team of packing operatives on the afternoon shift
• Allocate daily tasks and provide clear, supportive leadership
• Ensure food safety, GMP, and health & safety standards are upheld at all times
• Complete weekly food safety audits and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date
• Monitor packing line performance and troubleshoot basic equipment issues, escalating to Engineering when required
• Motivate the team to meet production targets, quality standards, and deadlines
• Communicate delays, shortages, or equipment issues effectively to management
• Support new product launches, packing trials, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, packing, or production leadership
• Experience working in a chilled environment (4?
  
  C - 8?
  
  C preferred)
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking) for accurate documentation completion
• Strong leadership, communication, and people-management skills
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach
• Physically fit and comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced role

• PPE must be worn at all times (wellingtons, hair net, beard snood)
• No jewellery, fake nails, fake eyelashes, heavy makeup, or visible piercings permitted on site

• GMP audit score above 85%
• Plan attainment above 95%
• Accurate completion of all paperwork and CCP checks
• Minimise waste and product giveaway

• Food Safety Level 2
• GMP, Allergen & Brand Integrity Controls
• Organic Controls, Traceability & Record Keeping
• ASC/MSC Awareness & Fire Safety
• Coaching, Mentoring, BEF Leadership & Values

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine opportunity to progress within food manufacturing

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