Team Leader

Description

Production Line Leader

Evesham | £31,000 per annum

Location: Evesham

Salary: £30,900 per annum

Shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 3:00pm

Environment: Chilled Food Production

Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Line Leader to join a dynamic chilled food production facility in Evesham.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with prior experience in production, food manufacturing, or supervisory roles who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading teams to consistently meet production, quality, and safety targets.

The Role

As a Production Line Leader, you will oversee and support a team of Production Operatives, including agency staff, ensuring the production line operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, organise and allocate tasks to team members to achieve daily production targets

Set up the production line and ensure smooth job completion with minimal disruption

Monitor production performance against targets and implement corrective actions as necessary

Order raw materials and packaging to maintain stock levels

Ensure correct packaging is used and minimise unnecessary packaging waste

Accurately complete production and job sheets in a timely manner

Maintain performance boards, recording any missing information or reasons for discrepancies

Uphold quality standards and consistently meet service level expectations

Monitor and help reduce waste in line with company objectives

Conduct required Health & Safety checks and promptly report any issues

Report accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions without delay

Ensure the team adheres to all Health & Safety procedures and uses PPE correctly

Maintain a clean, organised and tidy production area

Identify and escalate recurring production issues to the Section Controller and Shift Manager

Support managers and supervisors with daily operational activities

Serve as a point of contact for team members, escalating concerns when appropriate

Deputise for colleagues or the immediate line manager when trained and competent

Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the business

Person Specification

Previous experience in a Production, Manufacturing or Team Leader/Supervisory role is desirable

Experience in food production, particularly chilled environments, is advantageous

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to effectively delegate, motivate and brief xjnqpsq a diverse team

Confident leading colleagues from varied backgrounds and cultures

Reliable, organised and self-motivated

Capable of working independently and using own initiative

Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations

Basic Food Hygiene and Manual Handling qualifications are beneficial

Flexible approach to working hours when required

Key Accountabilities

You will be responsible for ensuring your team and production line consistently achieve:

Production targets and planned output

Right First Time quality standards

High Health & Safety standards

Minimal waste

A clean, safe and well-organised production environment

If you have previous experience in Team Leadership, Production or Food Manufacturing and are seeking a permanent role in Evesham, we would welcome your application

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