Job Description

Manufacturing Team Leader - Raw Creation Site

Reports to: Production Manager

Working Pattern: Standard working hours (no shift pattern at present)

Role Purpose

The Manufacturing Team Leader is responsible for leading and motivating a shop-floor team within

the raw creation area of the food manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on role focused on

Driving manufacturing performance, improving key figures on the shop floor, and ensuring

standards are met consistently.

Shop Floor Performance & Figures

- Drive daily manufacturing performance against key KPIs including output, efficiency, yield, waste,

labour, downtime, and quality.

- Actively manage performance on the shop floor, identifying issues quickly and taking corrective

action.

- Ensure production plans are delivered safely, efficiently, and to required standards.

- Monitor live performance data and take ownership of results within the area.

Team Leadership & People Management

- Lead, motivate, and engage a team of manufacturing operatives.

- Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for performance, behaviours, and

standards.

- Manage day-to-day people matters including attendance, performance conversations, and initial

disciplinary processes.

- Coach and develop team members to improve capability and flexibility.

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

- Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene, and health & safety standards.

- Maintain high GMP standards and address non-conformances promptly.

- Ensure all production and quality records are completed accurately.

- Act as a role model for food safety and compliance.

Continuous Improvement

- Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities within the manufacturing area.

- Encourage team involvement in problem-solving and improvement activity.

- Work closely with the Production Manager to resolve operational issues and improve

performance.

Experience & Skills Required

Essential:

- Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor in a food manufacturing environment.

- Proven ability to drive manufacturing figures and shop-floor performance.

- Strong people management and leadership skills.

- Good understanding of food safety, GMP, and health & safety standards.

Desirable:

- Experience in raw material preparation or similar manufacturing operations.

- Exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing principles.

- Relevant food safety or health & safety qualifications.

Personal Attributes

- Results-focused with strong ownership of performance.

- Approachable but firm leadership style.

- Proactive, organised, and solutions-driven.

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person