Location: Newmarket
Salary: Up to £32,406.40 per annum
Shift Patterns
AM Shift
Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Saturday (5:30am – 2:00pm)
Working 2 Saturdays per month is required.
PM Shift
Monday – Friday (1:45pm – 10:00pm)
Role Purpose
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Production Team Leader to lead our client’s production operations at their food manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining outstanding standards of safety, quality, legality and team engagement.
The role requires a proactive leader who can effectively manage production performance, drive continuous improvement and ensure operational excellence across manufacturing activities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and inspire production teams to achieve performance goals
Foster a positive working culture built on respect, accountability and teamwork
Manage staff performance and employee engagement across the shift
Coordinate labour resources effectively to meet operational requirements
Deliver coaching, development and training support to team members
Operational Excellence
Ensure the smooth and effective running of production lines and processes
Drive achievement of KPI targets relating to output, efficiency, waste and downtime
Ensure packaging and raw materials are available to support production schedules
Monitor line performance and implement corrective actions where necessary
Escalate equipment and operational issues promptly to Engineering and Management teams
Quality & Food Safety
Maintain compliance with product specifications, HACCP principles and GMP standards
Ensure CCPs and quality checks are completed correctly and recorded accurately
Promote product quality awareness throughout the team
Reduce waste and improve yields through effective process control
Ensure accurate completion of all production and quality documentation
Health, Safety & Compliance
Promote and maintain a safe working environment
Ensure company Health & Safety policies and legal obligations are adhered to
Investigate and report hazards, incidents and non-conformances
Support site-wide health, safety and continuous improvement programmes
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, hygiene and safety standards
Support the implementation of process improvements and operational efficiencies
Encourage team involvement in solving problems and reducing waste
Use production data to identify trends and support improvement initiatives
Reporting & Systems
Complete all required Defacto and Redzone reporting activities
Ensure accurate recording of waste, downtime and yield information
Provide clear shift handovers and performance updates
Maintain compliance with all work order and process management requirements
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Experience leading teams within a food manufacturing environment
Demonstrable people management and performance management experience
Strong communication and organisational skills
Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety and Hygiene Standards
Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance
Allergen awareness knowledge
Competent IT skills
Personal Competencies
Strong leadership and motivational skills
Effective problem solver with a logical approach
Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage unexpected situations
Strong planning and organisational capability
Continuous improvement mindset
Excellent relationship-building and team development skills
Desirable Qualifications
ILM Level 3 or equivalent leadership qualification
Experience using Defacto
IOSH qualification
Allergen Training
Level 2 Food Safety
Level 2 Health & Safety qualification, including Manual Handling
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or send your CV to
INDCOM
Salary description
£32406.00 - £32406.00 per year