Team Leader - Packing Department (Food Manufacturing, Afternoon Shift)
Location: Redditch
Salary: £26,988 per year + overtime available
Hours: Monday to Friday, 14:30 - 23:30
Contract Type: Permanent
Lead, Motivate, and Deliver in a Fast-Paced Food Packing 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 a Team Leader to oversee a packing department production line, drive performance, and ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently achieved.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead and manage a team of packing operatives on the afternoon shift
Allocate daily tasks and provide clear, supportive leadership
Ensure food safety, GMP, and health & safety standards are upheld at all times
Complete weekly food safety audits and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date
Monitor packing line performance and troubleshoot basic equipment issues, escalating to Engineering when required
Motivate the team to meet production targets, quality standards, and deadlines
Communicate delays, shortages, or equipment issues effectively to management
Support new product launches, packing 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 completion
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
Minimise waste and product giveaway
Training & Development Provided
Food Safety Level 2
GMP, Allergen & Brand Integrity Controls
Organic Controls, Traceability & Record Keeping
ASC/MSC Awareness & Fire Safety
Coaching, Mentoring, BEF Leadership & Values
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
Supportive and inclusive team culture
Ongoing training and development
Genuine opportunity to progress within food manufacturing