Food Production Team Leader (PM Shift)

Team Leader - Packing Department (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 Packing Environment Are you a hands-on leader with experience in food manufacturing or packing operations? Do you enjoy motivating teams in a chilled environment while maintaining the highest standards of quality and food safety? We're looking for a Team Leader to oversee a packing department production line, drive performance, and ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently achieved. What You'll Be Doing Lead and manage a team of packing operatives on the afternoon shift Allocate daily tasks and provide clear, supportive leadership Ensure food safety, GMP, and health & safety standards are upheld at all times Complete weekly food safety audits and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date Monitor packing line performance and troubleshoot basic equipment issues, escalating to Engineering when required Motivate the team to meet production targets, quality standards, and deadlines Communicate delays, shortages, or equipment issues effectively to management Support new product launches, packing trials, and continuous improvement initiatives What We're Looking For Previous experience in food manufacturing, packing, or production leadership Experience working in a chilled environment (4?C - 8?C preferred) Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking) for accurate documentation completion Strong leadership, communication, and people-management skills Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach 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 permitted on site Performance Expectations GMP audit score above 85% Plan attainment above 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 Genuine opportunity to progress within food manufacturing send details to   INDFC25