Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader – Food Manufacturing Location: Leeds (on-site) Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts – mixed days/nights Salary: £50,000 + excellent benefits and bonus Pod Talent is proud to be partnering with a leading UK manufacturer at their high-performing production site with modern operations. As the business continues to evolve, invest and raise performance standards across its supply chain, they are now looking for a Production Team Leader to strengthen their operation. This role sits at the heart of a fast-paced, highly automated environment. You’ll lead a team of experienced operators and technical colleagues, ensuring the line runs safely, smoothly and efficiently while supporting a site that’s undergoing positive transformation. This opportunity will suit someone who enjoys driving performance through people, thrives in a dynamic manufacturing setting, and brings a proactive, structured approach to leadership. Reporting to the Line Leader, you will play a key role in day-to-day production performance. With new faces joining from major FMCG manufacturers and a renewed focus on culture and performance, this is a great time to join a business moving in the right direction. Key Responsibilities: Champion safety across your shift, promoting hazard identification, safe behaviours and incident prevention. Lead and support a team of ~13 operators and technical specialists, providing coaching, feedback and development. Manage attendance, wellbeing and performance to maintain a safe and effective workforce. Help deliver departmental KPIs across quality, output and efficiency. What we’re looking for: Experience in FMCG, food, drinks or high-speed packaging environments. Proven people‑leadership experience within manufacturing or supply chain. Strong understanding of TPM or similar operational excellence frameworks. A safety-first approach with high standards and strong attention to detail. Ability to lead in a changing environment and influence both new and long-tenured team members. Education in mechanical, electrical, food science or manufacturing principles is beneficial but not essential. Why apply? Join a respected UK manufacturer with strong values and long‑term career pathways Be part of a site undergoing positive cultural and operational transformation Lead a capable team in a modern, automated environment Outstanding benefits package Interested? If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to talk. Click Apply Now or contact (url removed) for more information. ***Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must have a valid right to work in the UK