Team Leader – Production, Packing & Prep (Food Manufacturing)
Location: Redditch
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per year (depending on role) + overtime available
Shifts Available:
Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:30
Monday to Friday, 15:00 – 23:00
Contract Type: Permanent
Lead, Motivate, and Deliver in a Fast-Paced Food Manufacturing 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 Team Leaders to oversee production lines across Production, Packing, and Prep departments, drive performance, and ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently achieved.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead and manage teams within Production, Packing, and Prep departments
Allocate daily tasks and provide clear, supportive leadership
Ensure food safety, GMP, and health & safety standards are upheld at all times
Complete food safety audits and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date
Monitor line performance and troubleshoot basic equipment issues, escalating to Engineering when required
Motivate teams to meet production targets, quality standards, and deadlines
Communicate delays, shortages, or equipment issues effectively to management
Support new product launches, 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
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