Production Team Leader

Starting salary - £29,893, rising to £35,114

Telford

Permanent

Our client, a food-based manufacturer based in Telford, currently have the need for a Production Team Leader to join their team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will have experience leading a production team and have strong leadership skills.

What's on offer?

Starting salary £29,893.00, rising to £35,114.00
Set shifts on days and nights on rotation, full flexibility required
Generous holiday scheme
Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan (after 1 year of service)
Free parking

Key responsibilities of the role:

Lead and effectively manage a team of General and Machine Operators on a packing line
Ensure the operators work to the defined standards of performance and behaviour
Measure and record the line's performance taking appropriate actions where necessary
Organise and complete product changeovers within the standard planned time
Support the Supervisor to achieve the shifts KPIs and to escalate issues to promptly
Complete all quality control documentation accurately and clearly
Apply Continuous Improvement techniques such as 5 Whys to problem solving
100% compliance with Food Safety Regulations, quality, housekeeping and safety systems

The successful candidate:

Possess good leadership and managerial skills
A team player
Good motivator
A responsible attitude
Professional and Positive
Able to remain calm under pressure
Confident when speaking to and challenging team
Effective communicator - written and verbal
Strong sense of honesty and Integrity
Good level of numeracy
Must be computer literate
Previous experience in a similar role or in a food-based manufacturing environment would be an advantage

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