Team Leader - Food Manufacturing (Afternoon Shift)

Location: Redditch
Salary: £26,988 per year + overtime available
Hours: Monday to Friday, 14:30 - 23:30
Contract Type: Permanent

Lead, Motivate, and Deliver in a Fast-Paced Food Production Environment

Are you a hands-on leader with experience in food manufacturing? Do you thrive in chilled environments and enjoy motivating teams to deliver high-quality results?

We're looking for a Team Leader to oversee a production line, drive performance, and ensure the highest standards of food safety, quality, and efficiency are consistently met.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and manage a team of production operatives on your line.

Assign daily tasks and provide clear, supportive direction.

Monitor and uphold food safety, GMP, and health & safety standards.

Conduct weekly food safety audits and complete all required documentation accurately.

Troubleshoot basic machine issues and liaise with engineering when needed.

Motivate your team to meet production targets and maintain quality standards.

Communicate delays, shortages, and equipment issues effectively to management.

Support new product launches, trials, and process improvements.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in food manufacturing or production leadership (chilled environment preferred).

Comfortable working in temperatures between 4?C and 8?C.

Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking) to complete documentation accurately.

Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.

Positive, proactive, and adaptable attitude.

Physically fit and comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced role.

Important Site Rules

PPE must be worn at all times (wellingtons, hair net, beard snood).

No jewellery, fake nails, fake eyelashes, heavy makeup, or visible piercings allowed on site.

Performance Goals

GMP score > 85%

Plan attainment > 95%

Accurate completion of all paperwork and CCP checks

Minimise waste and product giveaway

Training & Development Provided

Food Safety Level 2

GMP, Allergen & Brand Integrity Controls

Organic Controls, Traceability & Record Keeping

ASC/MSC Awareness & Fire Safety

Coaching & Mentoring

BEF Leadership & Values

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Ongoing training and development

Real opportunity to grow your career in food manufacturing

Apply Today

If you're ready to lead with confidence and grow within a fast-paced, expanding food business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your leadership journey!

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