Team Leader: Can Making Operations (Wigan)

Drive Operational Excellence the "Heinz Way"

About The Kraft Heinz Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, built through a merger in 2015. We manufacture and market food and beverage products across the globe, including condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, coffee, and other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 iconic brands.
Our operations are guided by The "Kraft Heinz Way," which focuses on a global strategy to grow our brands and put the consumer at the centre of everything we do. This includes a unique, creative approach to marketing and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The Opportunity in Wigan

Join our critical Can Making Department in the Wigan area. This Team Leader role is essential to our success, responsible for translating the "Heinz Ways" into daily operational reality. You will be a key driver in fostering a high-performance culture through effective people management and process control.

Hourly Wage: £20.31 | Full-Time | Reports to: Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

As Team Leader, you will be on the floor leading and supporting a team of Production Operators to achieve consistent results in:

Leadership and Team Management: Nurturing, coaching, and managing your team's development and performance.
Performance Management: Consistently achieving production, safety, and quality targets (KPIs).
Operational Excellence: Implementing rigorous process control and continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality and Compliance: Upholding the highest standards in product quality and regulatory compliance.
What We Require

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven Leadership Experience in a dynamic manufacturing or production environment.
Strong Interpersonal Skills with the ability to communicate, motivate, and manage diverse teams effectively.
Solid Knowledge of Production KPIs and experience in driving improvements against them.
A Flexible Approach to Problem Solving and a commitment to challenging the status quo.Benefits:

Free onsite parking
Staff shop
Access to a unique benefits app designed just for Randstad staff (Happi benefits)

Ready to Lead with an Icon?

If you have the drive to lead our operations team and uphold the high standards of a global food leader, apply now
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed