Production Shift Team Leader

Production Team Leader

Location: South Lanarkshire
Reports to: Manufacturing Shift Lead
Hours: Full-time, four on four off (Days)
We are seeking an effective and hands-on Production Team Lead to support a food manufacturing operation in South Lanarkshire. You will play a key role in leading a production team, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
About the Role
The Production Team Lead is responsible for supporting daily production performance, maintaining standards, and leading a motivated team. You will drive safe working practices, product quality, and consistent execution of processes whilst contributing to continuous improvement across your area of expertise.
Key Responsibilities

* Lead, motivate and support a production team to meet performance targets.

* Promote and uphold the company’s values, behaviours and site standards.

* Assist with workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels.

* Manage daily routines using Leader Standard Work.

* Participate in Short Interval Control (SIC) meetings to drive output.

* Champion Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality compliance.

* Raise hazards and near misses and support investigation processes.

* Oversee training for new starters and monitor competency progress.

* Support performance management, time and attendance and staff development.

* Ensure compliance with SOPs and maintain efficient, safe line operations.

* Communicate clearly through briefs, huddles and effective shift handovers.

* Contribute to improvement activities, including A3 initiatives and changeovers.

Requirements

* Experience in a team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing.

* Strong communication and people-management skills.

* Understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety and quality procedures.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement.

* Flexible, proactive and committed to achieving high standards.

What We Offer

* A key operational role within a major UK food manufacturer.

* Opportunities for training, development and progression.

* Supportive, team-focused working environment.

If you are a motivated team leader with a passion for safety, quality, and operational excellence within the food manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed