Manufacturing Team Leader
Role Overview
A visible, present on the factory floor (for 80% of the time) with the team, leader whose role is to support the shift manager (and deputise for the shift manager) to manage the safe production process from incoming material to finished goods through brilliant factory floor team leadership ensuring the safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery & engagement for the key performance indicators are achieved.
Ensure compliance with legal, food safety, health, environmental, and people policies.
Monitor KPI targets and results for the team.
Provide direct line management for the allocated team, excluding grievance or disciplinary meetings.
Guide the team to meet objectives through coaching and operational standards adherence.
Oversee training and development to maintain necessary skills and coverage.
Effectively deploy resources and skills to achieve results.
Manage the daily Management Operating System (MOS).
Support improvement projects using collaborative tools and processes, fostering continuous improvement.
Refer to the Team Leader RACI document for detailed roles and responsibilities.
Key Skills for This Role
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The Recipe (About the Role)
A visible, present on the factory floor (for 80% of the time) with the team, leader whose role is to support the shift manager (and deputise for the shift manager) to manage the safe production process from incoming material to finished goods through brilliant factory floor team leadership ensuring the safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery & engagement for the key performance indicators are achieved.
Ensure compliance with legal, food safety, health, environmental, and people policies.
Monitor KPI targets and results for the team.
Provide direct line management for the allocated team, excluding grievance or disciplinary meetings.
Guide the team to meet objectives through coaching and operational standards adherence.
Oversee training and development to maintain necessary skills and coverage.
Effectively deploy resources and skills to achieve results.
Manage the daily Management Operating System (MOS).
Support improvement projects using collaborative tools and processes, fostering continuous improvement.
Refer to the Team Leader RACI document for detailed roles and responsibilities.
The Ingredients (What we need from you)
Key Know How:
Some Team Management experience in a FMCG environment or similar
Working knowledge of Business Improvement tools and techniques
IOSH managing safety or willing to work towards
Manual Handling
Health and Safety Awareness
Desirable Skills:
Working knowledge of D365
Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP
Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)
- Competitive Salary & Annual Flexible benefits & Shift Allowance We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.
- Annual bonus %
- Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
- Healthcare plan
- Discounted Weetabix products
- To support our employees, we also offer:
- Continued investment in your personal development
- Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
- Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
- Working Parents Support Group
- Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy
Requirements
- Working knowledge of D365
- Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP
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