UK remote
Team Leader
About this role
Operational Performance & Resource Management. · Deliver production plans and achieve agreed operational KPIs including productivity, labour efficiency, yield, waste and customer service. · Optimise labour, materials and resources to maximise operational performance and minimise cost. · Monitor, investigate and resolve performance gaps through effective problem-solving and continuous improvement & operational excellence.
· Maintain accurate production, stock and traceability records. People Management · Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team to achieve business objectives. · Manage attendance, performance and colleague engagement in line with company policies. · Support training, succession planning and the successful onboarding of new employees. · Promote a positive culture built on accountability, communication and teamwork.
Quality, Service & Product Integrity · Ensure products meet all quality, food safety and customer requirements. · Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, CCP and traceability standards. · Drive a right-first-time culture and lead corrective actions arising from quality issues. · Ensure the area remains audit-ready and compliant at all times. Health, Safety & Sustainability Management · Lead a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety standards and procedures.
· Identify, manage and reduce operational risks, hazards and incidents. · Ensure team adherence to safe systems of work, PPE and legislative requirements. · Support environmental and sustainability objectives through responsible resource and waste management. Essential · Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a manufacturing or operational environment. · Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams to deliver business and KPI objectives.
· Strong understanding of Health & Safety, Quality, GMP and Food Safety requirements. · Effective communication, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills, with good IT and numeracy capability. · Be able to drive performance improvements Desirable · Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or a fast-paced production environment. · HACCP qualification and knowledge of food safety systems. · Formal leadership qualification (e.g.