Production Team Leader

Job Introduction

Production Team Leader

Salary: £46,939.95 per annum 12-Hour Annualised Shift Pattern | 4 On / 4 Off (2 Days, 2 Nights)

Lead. Inspire. Deliver Excellence.

Are you an experienced Production Team Leader with a passion for people, performance, and continuous improvement?

We're looking for a driven and hands-on leader to join our Production team and play a key role in delivering operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of up to 20 colleagues within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your leadership, initiative, and commitment will make a real impact.

If you thrive on motivating teams, driving performance, and developing people while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading and supporting your shift team to achieve production targets, maximise efficiencies, and maintain exceptional standards across safety, quality, and operational performance.

You'll act as a key point of communication on shift, working closely with the wider leadership team to ensure smooth operations, strong team engagement, and continuous improvement across the production function.

This is a varied and rewarding leadership position offering genuine responsibility, recognition for achievement, and the opportunity to influence positive change.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, motivate and support a team of up to 20 production colleagues.
• Create a positive and engaged team culture through strong leadership and communication.
• Train, coach and develop team members to build a highly skilled and flexible workforce.
• Support performance management activities, including appraisals and personal development objectives.
• Provide clear direction and ensure priorities are understood and achieved throughout each shift.
• Step into Supervisor or Manager responsibilities during short-term absences when required.

Operational Excellence

• Operate key production equipment and support line performance.
• Drive productivity, efficiency, and achievement of production plans.
• Monitor and improve operational performance through effective use of people, equipment, and time.
• Ensure production records and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Support shift handovers, ensuring clear communication between teams.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to processes, equipment, and working practices.
• Encourage a culture of innovation and problem-solving across the team.
• Support audits, customer visits, and compliance activities.
• Work collaboratively with departments across the business to achieve shared objectives.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Lead by example in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Hygiene, COSHH, and company procedures.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours.
• Maintain product traceability and quality standards at all times.
• Support cleaning regimes and ensure "clean as you go" principles are embedded within the team.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Team Leader, Shift Leader, Supervisor, or similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop individuals and teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to make decisions and remain calm under pressure.
• Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A proactive, positive and can-do attitude.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within Food Manufacturing, Beverage Production, FMCG, Packaging, or a similar fast-paced production environment.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Why Join Us?

We recognise that great people are key to our success, which is why we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

Shift Pattern

• Annualised 12-hour shift pattern
• 4 on / 4 off rotation (2 days followed by 2 nights)
• Full annual shift rota published in advance, providing visibility and allowing you to plan work-life commitments well ahead of time

Benefits Include

Salary: £46,939.95 per annum

Annual Leave

• 21 days annual leave
• Additional holiday awarded for long service:
  • 5 years = +2 days
  • 10 years = +1 day
  • 15 years = +1 day

Pension Scheme

• 5% Employee Contribution
• 3% Employer Contribution

Life Assurance

• 2x Annual Salary

Healthcare Cash Plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Doctor Line & Wellbeing Support

Fitness & Lifestyle Programmes

Free Financial Wellbeing and Coaching Services

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits

Company Sick Pay

• Up to 10 paid sick days per year

Employee Discount Platform

• Discounted gym memberships
• Cinema tickets
• Shopping discounts
• Retail offers and more