Shift / Team Leader - Food Production

Shift / Team Leader - Food Production
Mitcham, Surrey
£15.00-£16.00 per hour (DOE)
Full-Time | Shift-Based Role | Temp-Perm

Shift Patterns start between 06.00am and 10.30pm Momday-Friday (You must be Flexiable)

About Us

We are supporting a growing food production business based in Mitcham, committed to delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational excellence. We are looking for experienced Shift / Team Leaders to join our production team and help drive performance, engagement, and continuous improvement across our operations.

The Role

As a Shift / Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading and motivating production teams to achieve daily operational targets while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong people management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve productivity and quality targets.
Deliver effective training, coaching, and ongoing support to team members.
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health & safety, and company procedures.
Monitor production performance and address issues proactively to minimise downtime.
Communicate clearly and effectively with employees, supervisors, and management.
Manage staffing levels and allocate resources to meet operational requirements.
Complete production records, reports, and documentation accurately and on time.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and help implement process improvements.
Foster a positive, professional, and accountable team culture.
Act as a point of escalation for operational and people-related matters during shifts.

About You

We are seeking confident leaders who can thrive in an environment where ambiguity and changing priorities are part of daily operations.

Essential Requirements:

Previous experience in a Team Leader, Shift Leader, Supervisor, or similar leadership role within food production, manufacturing, FMCG, or a related environment.
Proven experience training, coaching, and developing teams.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence others.
Comfortable making decisions and managing effectively in situations where information may be incomplete or priorities are evolving.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
Good understanding of food safety, quality, and health & safety requirements.Desirable:

Food Safety and/or HACCP qualifications.
Experience working within BRCGS or other audited food manufacturing environments.
Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience.

What We Offer

Competitive pay of £15.00-£16.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business.
Ongoing training and development.
Supportive management team and opportunities for progression.
Dynamic and fast-paced working environment.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced people leader with a background in food production and a passion for developing teams, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour
Location: Mitcham, Surrey
Work Location: In person

Experience:

Food Production Leadership: 2 years (preferred)
Team Management / Supervision: 2 years (required)
Fluent English (required)Please call Kemi or Karen (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed