Team Leader

Operational Performance & Resource Management.

· Deliver production plans and achieve agreed operational KPIs including productivity, labour efficiency,

yield, waste and customer service.

· Optimise labour, materials and resources to maximise operational performance and minimise cost.

· Monitor, investigate and resolve performance gaps through effective problem-solving and continuous

improvement & operational excellence.

· Maintain accurate production, stock and traceability records.

People Management

· Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team to achieve business objectives.

· Manage attendance, performance and colleague engagement in line with company policies.

· Support training, succession planning and the successful onboarding of new employees.

· Promote a positive culture built on accountability, communication and teamwork.

Quality, Service & Product Integrity

· Ensure products meet all quality, food safety and customer requirements.

· Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, CCP and traceability standards.

· Drive a right-first-time culture and lead corrective actions arising from quality issues.

· Ensure the area remains audit-ready and compliant at all times.

Health, Safety & Sustainability Management

· Lead a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety standards and procedures.

· Identify, manage and reduce operational risks, hazards and incidents.

· Ensure team adherence to safe systems of work, PPE and legislative requirements.

· Support environmental and sustainability objectives through responsible resource and waste

management.

Essential

· Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a manufacturing or operational environment.

· Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams to deliver business and KPI objectives.

· Strong understanding of Health & Safety, Quality, GMP and Food Safety requirements.

· Effective communication, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills, with good IT and numeracy capability.

· Be able to drive performance improvements

Desirable

· Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or a fast-paced production environment.

· HACCP qualification and knowledge of food safety systems.

· Formal leadership qualification (e.g. ILM or equivalent).

· Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Operational excellence. and continuous improvement tools.

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