Talent.com
KPI Recruiting Ltd
Production Team LeaderKPI Recruiting Ltd • Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader

KPI Recruiting Ltd • Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Location: ST5
Shift: Monday Till Friday, 14:00 - 22:00

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Afternoon shift Team Leader to join our large food production facility in ST5.

This is a key operational role, responsible for supporting the smooth running of production during the night shift. You will lead by example on the factory floor, supporting the team, ensuring machinery is running efficiently, troubleshooting issues as they arise, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and health & safety.

The successful candidate will be practical, proactive, and comfortable stepping in wherever needed to keep production running smoothly and achieve daily targets.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

  • Lead, motivate, and support a team of production operatives.
  • Conduct shift briefings and communicate production priorities.
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and training to team members.
  • Promote a positive working culture focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Support the Production Team Leader with the day-to-day management of the shift.

Production & Operations

  • Ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
  • Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Respond quickly to operational issues to minimise downtime.
  • Complete production records and support KPI reporting.
  • Assist with continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.

Machinery Setup & Troubleshooting

  • Mount and dismount production equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Set up machinery in line with production requirements.
  • Carry out pre-start operational and safety checks.
  • Monitor machinery performance throughout the shift.
  • Diagnose and resolve minor equipment issues where possible.
  • Work closely with the Engineering team to address more complex faults.
  • Support changeovers and ensure equipment is production-ready at all times.

Food Safety, Quality & Health & Safety

  • Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and quality standards are maintained.
  • Monitor production processes to ensure products meet specification.
  • Promote and enforce Health & Safety procedures at all times.
  • Ensure PPE and safe working practices are followed.
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the production area.

What We're Looking For

Essential

  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing or food production environment.
  • Previous experience in a leadership, supervisory, or team leader role.
  • Experience operating, setting up, and troubleshooting production machinery.
  • Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
  • Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.
  • A hands-on approach with a willingness to support the team wherever required.

Desirable

  • Food Safety Level 3 qualification.
  • HACCP knowledge or certification.
  • Experience working within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • IOSH Managing Safely or other Health & Safety qualifications.
  • Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large and well-established food manufacturing business where you can make a real impact on production performance. If you're a proactive leader who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, and supporting your team to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

If you are an experienced leader with a hands-on approach and a background in food manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more about this opportunity, please contact:

Simona
simonackpir.co.uk
01782 712230

Create a job alert for this search

Production Team Leader • Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England

Similar jobs

Field Sales Team Leader - £5,368 - £8,000 A Month

VerisureSalford, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Full-time

Lead and coach a sales team, monitor performance, and drive results.Includes recruitment, training, and client portfolio development. Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Team Leader Sales

JLA LimitedManchester, ENG, GB
Full-time

Senior Team Leader Commercial Sales.Compliance, Consumables, Fast Response BDEs -New & Existing business\n.JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry,... Show more

 • Promoted

Shift Lead

Müller UK & IrelandMarket Drayton, England, GB
Full-time +1

Shift Lead - Manufacturing | Butter Plant | 4 on 4 off | Days & Nights.Days & Nights - 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am).Join Müller Milk & Ingredients as a Shift Lead and take ownership of a high-impact leadersh... Show more

 • Promoted

TEAM LEADER & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVES – STOKE-ON-TRENT

UK LANDSCAPES LTDStoke-on-Trent, England, GB
Permanent

TEAM LEADER & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVES – STOKE-ON-TRENT.TEAM LEADER & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OPERATIVES – STOKE-ON-TRENT.Team Leader & Grounds Maintenance Operative/s Required for the start of t... Show more

 • Promoted

Design Team Leader

Waterman Aspen LimitedManchester, England, GB
Permanent

We are looking for a Design Team Leader to manage Local Authority works.Ideally the successful Engineer will have experience with or within Local Authorities in the Highway or Traffic sector.Manage... Show more

 • Promoted

Shift Production Manager

SIEMENSManchester, England, GB
Full-time

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Production Manager to join our Ardwick traincare facility in Manchester.In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Train Service... Show more

 • Promoted

Engineering Team Leader, Engineering Team Leader

Pilgrim's EuropeWest of England, England, GB
Full-time

Engineering Team Leader (Shift).Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off / rotating shifts days and nights.We’re looking for an experienced.This is a hands‑on role where you’ll drive performance, minimise downtim... Show more

 • Promoted

Warehouse & Production Leader — Lean Ops & Growth

Washington MillsManchester, England, GB
Full-time

Washington Mills is seeking an experienced Warehouse & Production Manager to lead all warehouse, production, maintenance, inventory and logistics operations at our UK site.This leadership role ensu... Show more

 • Promoted

Engineering Lead -.NET & Team Leader (Hybrid)

Royal LondonAlderley Edge, England, GB
Full-time

Royal London is seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to shape the future of our Protection applications.You will lead developers and testers to design, build and run high-quality technology solutions ... Show more

 • Promoted

Luxury Womenswear Team Leader

Harvey NicholsManchester, England, GB
Full-time

Harvey Nichols is seeking a Team Manager to join our Womenswear Department in Manchester, a destination for modern luxury and cutting-edge design.This is your opportunity to represent a curated sel... Show more

 • Promoted

Maintenance Team Leader - £57,000 - £58,000 A Year

Proactive Personnel LtdTelford, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Full-time +1

Maintenance Team leader£57-58,000Telford4 on 4 off days/nights.Experienced or aspiring Maintenance Team Leader required at a large and reputable Telford based plant offering competitive salary, exc... Show more

 • Promoted

Customer Team Leader - £14.0 An Hour - No Experience Required

Co-opHale, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Full-time

Lead a team in a fast-paced Co-op store, providing essential services and supporting operations. Show more

 • Promoted

Shift Lead

Unternehmensgruppe Theo MüllerMarket Drayton, England, GB
Full-time +1

Shift Lead – Manufacturing | Butter Plant | 4 on 4 off | Days & Nights.Days & Nights – 7am–7pm / 7pm–7am).Join Müller Milk & Ingredients as a Shift Lead and take ownership of a high-impact leadersh... Show more

 • Promoted

Children's Team Leader

Bay View ChildcareHeaton, ENG, GB
Full-time +1

Children's Team Leader - Make a Difference Every DayLead with purpose.Be part of a home where your work truly matters.Company: Bay View ChildcareContract: Permanent, Full TimeHours: 40 hours pe... Show more

 • Promoted

Knoopologist (Team Leader)

Knoops- BristolWest of England, England, GB
Full-time

At Knoops, we're on a mission to create.Every cup is personal, every customer experience matters, and every team member plays a part in bringing the magic of Knoopology to life.We lead with passion... Show more

 • Promoted

Electrical Team Leader - £48,706 A Year

WienerbergerLongsight, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Full-time

Electrical Team Leader needed to manage electrical maintenance, ensure safety, and contribute to production efficiency. Show more

 • Promoted

Helpdesk Team Leader (6-Month FTC) - Lead & Develop Service

Sodexo GroupSalford, England, GB
Full-time

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Helpdesk Team Leader for a 6 months FTC at the Salford location.The role will oversee the daily operations of the Command Centre, driving KPIs and coaching a team o... Show more

 • Promoted

Shift Production Manager: Rolling Stock Maintenance Lead

Siemens MobilityManchester, England, GB
Full-time

Siemens Mobility in Manchester is seeking a Shift Production Manager for the Ardwick traincare facility.You will deliver the Train Service Agreement, plan and resource a team of Supervisors and Tec... Show more

 • Promoted

Engineering Team Leader - £50,000 A Year

Argon Engineering LtdLongsight, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Full-time

Engineering Team Leader needed to lead a maintenance team in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Show more

 • Promoted

Team Leader - £38,682 A Year

StandguideCongleton, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Full-time +1

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.For over three decades, we have been dedicated to supporting individuals and empl... Show more