Production Team Leader (Food)

Production Team Leader (Food)

Redditch | Full-Time | £30,000

Reed Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing food manufacturing business in Redditch to recruit a Production Team Leader.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Operative, Line Leader or Team Leader looking to take the next step in their career with a company that places quality, teamwork and continuous improvement at the heart of everything they do.

Working within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, you'll be responsible for leading a production team, ensuring daily production targets are achieved whilst maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and health & safety compliance.

Why Join?

Overtime opportunities available
Join a supportive and growing food manufacturing business
Opportunity to lead and develop your own team
Exposure to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiativesThe Role

As Production Team Leader, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of your production area, ensuring production plans are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

You will play a key role in managing staff performance, coordinating production changeovers, monitoring KPIs and driving high standards across your team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and support a team within a food production environment
Ensure GMP, food safety, health & safety and legal requirements are followed at all times
Coach, mentor and develop team members, identifying training needs where required
Monitor attendance, timekeeping, performance and compliance training
Coordinate and complete production changeovers efficiently
Plan packaging, labels, materials and tooling requirements ahead of changeovers
Communicate effectively with Production, Packing, Prep and Engineering teams
Ensure production downtime is minimised and resources are utilised effectively
Escalate equipment breakdowns and operational issues promptly
Complete production documentation and records accurately
Ensure daily production plans are achieved and communicate any risks or challenges
Support new product trials and launches within the area
Assist with internal audits and continuous improvement activities
Promote a positive team culture and maintain high operational standardsAbout You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or a fast-paced production environment.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience in a Team Leader, Line Leader or Senior Production role
Experience working within food manufacturing or FMCG
Good understanding of food safety, GMP and health & safety requirements
Strong people management and communication skills
Ability to motivate and develop a team
Organised and proactive approach to problem-solvingDesirable

Experience managing production changeovers
Internal audit experience
Food Safety or HACCP qualification
Continuous improvement knowledge
Experience supporting new product introductionsCareer Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its people and offers long-term development opportunities. You'll play an important role in driving operational performance while developing your leadership skills within a successful and growing organisation.

If you're an ambitious Production Team Leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed