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Team Leader

Location: Newmarket Salary: £32,406.40 per annum Working Hours: 14.00 - 22.00 Monday - Friday or 06.00 - 14.00 Tuesday - Saturday Job Type: Full time | Permanent

The Role

My client is looking for an experienced Production Team Leader to join our team in Newmarket. This role is responsible for leading a team of operatives to ensure production processes run safely efficiently and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
You will play a key role in delivering production targets while maintaining strong standards in health and safety food safety and product quality. Leading by example you will support your team to achieve operational goals while driving continuous improvement across your area.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of line operatives within the production department

Report directly to the Shift Manager and provide updates on performance issues and production progress

Take responsibility for the performance training and day to day supervision of line operatives

Ensure a safe working environment is maintained and all health and safety and fire procedures are followed

Drive key performance indicators for your area and motivate the team to consistently meet targets

Monitor product quality and ensure any unsuitable products are rejected while minimising waste

Order materials including packaging and product accurately and in a timely manner

Identify opportunities to improve safety quality productivity and cost efficiency

Support and oversee the training of team members ensuring they are fully competent in their roles

Coordinate and manage the day to day activities of the production team

Complete all required checks and tasks including CCP monitoring

Accurately complete production systems including Defacto Redzone and yield reporting

Escalate production issues including equipment breakdowns to ensure minimal downtime

Ensure all production paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and on time

Support continuous improvement initiatives across production operations

Carry out product changeovers and machine set up in line with company procedures

Work closely with the Engineering team to resolve issues quickly during the shift

Carry out any other reasonable management requests when required

Skills Knowledge and Experience

Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment

Proven experience leading or supervising a team in a production setting

Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate influence and challenge when needed

Good verbal and written communication skills

Well organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines

Ability to lead teams to achieve safety quality and production targets

Knowledge of GMP standards

Knowledge of HACCP principles

Understanding of hygiene standards within food production

Knowledge of health and safety standards

Allergen awareness

Basic IT skills

What We Are Looking For

My client is seeking a proactive and organised team leader who can inspire others while maintaining high operational standards. The successful candidate will be confident managing people driving performance and ensuring production runs smoothly and safely.
If this role aligns with what you are looking for we encourage you to apply below!

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Location:
Newmarket
Salary:
£30,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management

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