Team Leader (Food Manufacturing)

Senior Salmon are working with a food manufacturer in Shirebrook and we are looking for a shift Supervisor / Team leader to join their expanding team.

The Team Leader is responsible for leading a food production team on shift to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality output in line with daily targets. The role combines hands-on/working shop-floor leadership with strong food safety, hygiene and quality standards, acting as the link between operatives and management while ensuring compliance with site procedures and customer requirements.

Normal working hours: Monday to Thursday, 14:00 – 22:30 (Friday, 13:30 – 22:00)

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Operational & Production Responsibilities
• Inspect, receive, and store raw materials in line with company procedures.
• Identify, report, and communicate any raw material or packaging issues promptly.
• Safely store and load finished goods in a timely manner.
• Operate, clean, and maintain machinery to pre-determined efficiency and output targets, ensuring operational safety at all times.
• Produce stock to agreed output rates and quality standards.
• Lead, motivate and organise a team of operatives to achieve daily production targets in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with food safety, hygiene, GMP, HACCP, allergen control and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor output, waste, downtime, quality and other KPIs, taking action where performance falls below target.
• Carry out line checks, start-up checks, line clearance and changeovers in line with site procedures.
• Ensure raw materials, packaging and finished products are handled, labelled and stored correctly to maintain traceability and prevent contamination.
• Promote high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and personal hygiene across the production area.
• Complete and check production records, CCP checks, quality paperwork and shift handovers accurately and on time.
• Work closely with Technical, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse and Planning teams to resolve issues and maintain production flow.
• Support training, induction and coaching of team members on SOPs, food safety, allergens, hygiene and safe working practices.
• Escalate foreign body risks, equipment faults, quality concerns, material shortages and safety risks promptly and appropriately.
• Support internal audits, customer audits and corrective actions to maintain audit readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement activity to reduce waste, improve efficiency and strengthen food safety and quality performance.
• Complete “Goods In” processes, including quality, integrity, quantity, and vehicle checks.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished goods as required, including completion of all relevant documentation (FLT licence essential).

These positions are permanent and interviews are immediate for teh correct candidates
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed