Production Team Leader
Posted a day ago
- Spalding, Lincolnshire
- Permanent
- £29,500 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
Job Title: Team Leader (Fresh Produce)
Salary: £29,500
Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire
Type: Permanent // Full Time
Shifts: 12 Hour (06:30am – 18:30pm) // 2-2-3 Shift Pattern on a 2-week rotation (Example below)
Week 1 = Work 2 Days, Off 2 Days, Work 3 Days // Week 2 = Off 2 Days, Work 2 Days, Off 3 Days
Overview:
The Flavour Network are excited to be partnered with a leading fresh produce grower and supplier to recruit an experienced Production Team Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to take responsibility for the performance and day-to-day management of a designated production line. As the Team Leader you will be reporting to the Area Controller/Production Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading a team of multi-skilled operatives, ensuring all production activities meet strict compliance, quality standards, and departmental KPIs. The Production Team Leader will drive efficiency, reduce waste, ensure accurate traceability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. This role requires strong supervisory skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working in a KPI-driven environment, ideally within the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities for the Team Leader:
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Lead and motivate a production line team to drive performance, engagement, and on-time delivery of customer orders.
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Manage all line resources including stock, labour, and equipment to ensure smooth and efficient production.
*
Monitor and enhance key operational metrics such as waste reduction, labour utilisation, and right-first-time quality.
*
Maintain accurate and up-to-date KBS records, including raw material usage and production run data.
*
Ensure all tasks are completed in line with company procedures and food safety standards.
*
Uphold high standards of housekeeping and hygiene across the production area.
*
Train new and existing team members according to the training plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
*
Complete all required documentation and ensure traceability, quality, and compliance with legal and customer standards.
*
Ensure health and safety procedures are followed, and that all incidents, near misses, and risks are reported and managed appropriately.
*
Support internal audits (GMP, Technical, etc.) and ensure production line readiness.
*
Refer man management and operational issues to the Area Controller where necessary.
Requirements for the Team Leader
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Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a production or manufacturing environment.
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Previous experience in the fresh produce or food manufacturing sector.
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Strong prioritisation and time management skills.
*
High attention to detail and a focus on quality
*
Confident communicator with good verbal and written communication skills.
*
Good numeracy and the ability to work with KPIs and performance metrics.
*
Strong awareness of health & safety and compliance in a production setting.
*
Familiarity with production systems (e.g. Keelings) or traceability documentation.
*
Familiarity with Fresh Produce Packaging Machinery (e.g. Redpack)
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Experience supporting or participating in audits or quality inspections
Salary: £29,500
Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire
Type: Permanent // Full Time
Shifts: 12 Hour (06:30am – 18:30pm) // 2-2-3 Shift Pattern on a 2-week rotation (Example below)
Week 1 = Work 2 Days, Off 2 Days, Work 3 Days // Week 2 = Off 2 Days, Work 2 Days, Off 3 Days
Overview:
The Flavour Network are excited to be partnered with a leading fresh produce grower and supplier to recruit an experienced Production Team Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to take responsibility for the performance and day-to-day management of a designated production line. As the Team Leader you will be reporting to the Area Controller/Production Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in leading a team of multi-skilled operatives, ensuring all production activities meet strict compliance, quality standards, and departmental KPIs. The Production Team Leader will drive efficiency, reduce waste, ensure accurate traceability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. This role requires strong supervisory skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working in a KPI-driven environment, ideally within the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities for the Team Leader:
*
Lead and motivate a production line team to drive performance, engagement, and on-time delivery of customer orders.
*
Manage all line resources including stock, labour, and equipment to ensure smooth and efficient production.
*
Monitor and enhance key operational metrics such as waste reduction, labour utilisation, and right-first-time quality.
*
Maintain accurate and up-to-date KBS records, including raw material usage and production run data.
*
Ensure all tasks are completed in line with company procedures and food safety standards.
*
Uphold high standards of housekeeping and hygiene across the production area.
*
Train new and existing team members according to the training plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
*
Complete all required documentation and ensure traceability, quality, and compliance with legal and customer standards.
*
Ensure health and safety procedures are followed, and that all incidents, near misses, and risks are reported and managed appropriately.
*
Support internal audits (GMP, Technical, etc.) and ensure production line readiness.
*
Refer man management and operational issues to the Area Controller where necessary.
Requirements for the Team Leader
*
Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a production or manufacturing environment.
*
Previous experience in the fresh produce or food manufacturing sector.
*
Strong prioritisation and time management skills.
*
High attention to detail and a focus on quality
*
Confident communicator with good verbal and written communication skills.
*
Good numeracy and the ability to work with KPIs and performance metrics.
*
Strong awareness of health & safety and compliance in a production setting.
*
Familiarity with production systems (e.g. Keelings) or traceability documentation.
*
Familiarity with Fresh Produce Packaging Machinery (e.g. Redpack)
*
Experience supporting or participating in audits or quality inspections