Manufacturing Team Leader

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At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.

We're always looking to connect with talented individuals who can help shape the future of our business.

Closing date: 29th June 2025

Interview process: Two Stage Interview - We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process—just let us know how we can support you.

Working pattern: On-Site Full-Time

The recipe!

The primary aim of this position is to be a dynamic and visible leader on the factory floor, spending 80% of your time engaging with the team. In this role, you'll support the Shift Manager and step in as their deputy, overseeing the safe production process from incoming materials to finished products. Your exceptional leadership on the factory floor will be crucial in ensuring that we meet our key performance indicators for safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and team engagement.

• Ensure compliance with legal, food safety, health, environmental, and people policies.
• Manage team KPI targets and results.
• Oversee day-to-day team and factory operations.
• Provide direction and coaching to meet objectives and standards.
• Train and develop team to maintain necessary skills.
• Effectively deploy resources to achieve results.
• Deliver daily Management Operating System (MOS).
• Support shift improvement projects collaboratively, enhancing manufacturing processes.
• Perform responsibilities outlined in the Team Leader RACI document.
• Deputize for Shift Manager when necessary.

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification or skill in this job description, we encourage you to apply—you might bring the exact skills and mindset we’re looking for.

• Working knowledge of Business Improvement tools and techniques
• IOSH managing safety or willing to work towards
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
• Alignment to Weetabix values
• Are always curious to finding new ways to do business!
• Have the ability to demonstrate how you keep up to date in your field of expertise

Nice to haves

• Working knowledge of D365
• L3 Food Safety and HACCP

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

Competitive Salary + Shift Premium & Annual Flexible benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Annual bonus %
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• We believe in balance, whether its for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, You can purchase up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• Flexible Working Policies
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
• Working Parents Support Group
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy

To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/

Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.

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