Job Description: Production Team Leader (Food Industry)
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Hours: Shifts on Days/Nights Rotation, full flexibility required
Description:Murray Myers Recruitment are seeking a dedicated Production Team Leader to join our Clients dynamic team in Telford. This role involves working set shift patterns, including weekends, encompassing Days or Nights. Your primary responsibilities will be to:
- Lead and efficiently manage a team comprising General and Machine Operators on a packing line.- Ensure adherence to defined standards of performance and behaviour among operators.- Monitor and document line performance, taking necessary actions to maintain efficiency.- Coordinate and execute product changeovers within planned timeframes.- Collaborate with the Supervisor to achieve shift Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and promptly address arising issues.- Accurately complete all quality control documentation.- Apply Continuous Improvement methodologies like the 5 Whys for effective problem-solving.- Ensure 100% compliance with Food Safety Regulations, maintaining quality, housekeeping, and safety standards.
Required Skills and Traits:Ideal candidates should possess the following skills and traits essential for excelling in the role of Team Leader:
- Strong leadership and managerial abilities.- A team-oriented and motivating approach.- Responsible and professional attitude.- Positive demeanour and ability to remain composed under pressure.- Confident in communicating and challenging the team effectively, both verbally and in writing.- Upholds honesty and integrity.- Good numeracy skills.- Proficient use of computer or IT equipment.
Previous experience in a similar role or within a food-based manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
What's Offered:- Competitive pay scale with incremental increases based on experience and competence validation.- Rotation through different validation stages:- Passing Quality control validation- Efficient operations validation- Continuous Improvement validation - Pension - Auto enrolment.- Opportunity to gain extra weeks of holiday after a year's continuous service and validation.- Benefits - Health cash plan accessible after a year's service.
If you possess the required skills and are enthusiastic about contributing to our team's success in the food production industry, then apply today.