Production Team Leader

Location: Holbeach

Shift Pattern: 6:30am–6:30pm (or operational equivalent)

Hours: 12-hour shifts with a 45-minute unpaid break and a 15-minute paid break

Rota: 2-week rolling pattern

About the Role

We are seeking a Production Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day operation of a designated production line. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of approximately 8 employees, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and operational requirements are met in a safe and efficient manner.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while supporting team performance and maintaining high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and support a team of production operatives.

* Monitor production performance to ensure targets and customer requirements are achieved.

* Manage labour, materials, and equipment effectively throughout the shift.

* Maintain high standards of quality, hygiene, housekeeping, and food safety.

* Ensure production documentation and records are completed accurately.

* Support the training and development of new and existing team members.

* Promote a positive health and safety culture and ensure safe working practices are followed.

* Escalate operational, quality, and people-related issues when appropriate.

* Contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

About You

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

* Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

* Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

* Effective time management skills.

* Attention to detail and accuracy.

* Good numeracy skills.

* Experience working to operational targets or KPIs.

Desirable

* Experience within a manufacturing, production, food production, or fresh produce environment.

What We Offer

* Structured shift pattern with regular days off.

* Opportunities for training and development.

* Supportive working environment.

* Opportunity to develop leadership skills within a production operation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed