Production Team Leader

Apr 29, 2025
Dudley
Full Time
Protea Recruitment Ltd
Not Disclosed
1-3 years
Skills
HR Management • CFA • Instrumentation • Insurance Management • Catia
The Role
HR Management • CFA • Instrumentation • Insurance Management • Catia

Protea Recruitment is working with a local FMCG Manufacturer looking for an Experienced Team Leader.

Industry: FMCG
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Salary: 13 - 15ph
Working Days / Hours: Monday to Friday, 6-2 pm, 2-10 pm, Rotating

To manage the shift and all direct staff. To ensure the smooth running of the production process. To ensure that all products are produced to the specified specifications. Targets and deadlines are met to achieve the orders. To ensure that all direct staff comply with the company s Health and Safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

To take full responsibility of the site during the shift in terms of management of staff, management of production (Intake Despatch), quality targets, security, housekeeping, and hygiene.
  • To take full responsibility of the quality & food safety and product that is produced within the shift in line with the company s quality systems, processes and procedures.
  • Manage, develop and motivate direct reporting staff.
  • Monitor, measure and report on production-related process performance and downtime.
  • To ensure good communication is given either verbally or written to all members of staff.
  • To ensure that Health and Safety rules and regulations are adhered to during the shift and all matters relating to this are dealt with.
  • Problem-solving and troubling shooting skills are used to ensure that all team members can identify root causes and take fast effective action to resolve the problems in hand.
  • To work closely with other Shift Supervisors to ensure production handovers are effective communications tools.
  • To ensure that the training skills are met for the current and future demands of the shift.
  • To have an active role in the company s continuous improvement plan to achieve plans for future growth within the company.
  • Continuously maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace.
  • Ensure that all employees take responsibility for ensuring company resources are used in an effective manner to ensure the best-operating costs.
  • Be able to make appropriate decisions while following the company s organisational structure.
  • Maintaining a high level of timekeeping is of the essence.

Requirements

  • Personality: This is a role for somebody dynamic, energetic, self-driven, results-oriented, and above all who has a positive can do outlook with a clear focus on deliverables. We are looking for a highly organised, naturally forward-planning, logical, structured thinker who critically assesses his/her own performance. Empathic communication skills are essential.
  • Able to communicate and motivate coherently both verbally and via written media.
  • Understands the principles of manufacturing, and has strong management skills. Strong leadership planning and organisational skills are essential.
  • Work experience: Minimum 3 years working in a high mass volume manufacturing environment as a Shift Supervisor or within an equivalent capacity. Ideally from a food manufacturing background.
  • Able to work extended hours on occasions when required.

Personality: This is a role for somebody dynamic, energetic, self-driven, results-oriented, and above all who has a positive can do outlook with a clear focus on deliverables. We are looking for a highly organised, naturally forward-planning, logical, structured thinker who critically assesses his/her own performance. Empathic communication skills are essential. Able to communicate and motivate coherently both verbally and via written media. Understands the principles of manufacturing, and has strong management skills. Strong leadership planning and organisational skills are essential. Work experience: Minimum 3 years working in a high mass volume manufacturing environment as a Shift Supervisor or within an equivalent capacity. Ideally from a food manufacturing background. Able to work extended hours on occasions when required.