Manufacturing Team Lead
Location: Stansted
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)
Hours: 7am - 7pm, 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Team Lead to join a busy food manufacturing environment on a fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing who enjoys leading a team and is looking to develop their skills towards a future Shift Manager position.
You will play a key role in supporting the production team, maintaining high standards of food safety and quality, and ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the production team, promoting a positive and respectful working environment.
- Maintain a strong food safety culture and ensure all products meet the required quality standards.
- Ensure team members follow Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Support the training and development of team members, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
- Monitor production performance against targets, including safety, quality, cost and output.
- Help identify and resolve production issues, making decisions to improve performance.
- Cover the Shift Manager's responsibilities during periods of absence.
- Work collaboratively with other departments to maintain smooth production operations.
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience within the FMCG food manufacturing industry.
- Good knowledge of food manufacturing processes, food safety and Health & Safety requirements.
- Experience supporting, motivating or leading a team within a production environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to interpret production data and use it to improve performance.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work under pressure.
- A positive attitude, a willingness to learn and the ability to build effective working relationships.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £38,000 per annum.
- Fixed-term contract opportunity - until July 2027 - permanent role possible
- 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, working 7am - 7pm.
If you have experience in food manufacturing and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
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