Team Leader

Team Leader
Hours: Guaranteed minimum of 32 hours per week, over 4 days
Reporting To: Production Supervisor
Direct Reports: 11x Online Operatives, 1x Machine Operator/Grader Operator

About the Role:

The recruitment Group are recruiting on behalf of our client for a dynamic and results-driven Team Leader to join their production team. As Team Leader, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the daily packing of produce across our production lines. You will lead and manage a dedicated team, ensuring all operations run smoothly, meet quality standards, and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs). If you're an experienced leader with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership: Supervise and manage a team of Online Operatives and Machine Operators, ensuring everyone follows ASF values, policies, and procedures.

Training & Development: Ensure all line personnel receive appropriate training and development, supporting new line leaders when required.

Compliance & Safety: Maintain adherence to food hygiene and health & safety policies across the production line.

Production Line Management: Take accountability for the smooth running of all production lines, including Pro Seal, BBC Blueberry Grader, Unitec Grader, and Robots.

Quality Control: Ensure produce is packed accurately to customer specifications and meets all quality, label, and packaging requirements. Conduct regular quality checks.

Documentation & Reporting: Complete digital work orders and relevant documentation in a timely manner. Report any operational issues to maintenance promptly.

KPI Achievement: Work collaboratively with the team to ensure production KPIs are met, driving performance improvements.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders and attend relevant meetings, sharing information with the team as necessary.

Cleaning & Shutdown: Oversee regular cleaning and proper shutdown of production lines at the end of each shift.

Recruitment Support: Assist Production Shift Managers and Supervisors with recruitment when necessary.

Performance Management: Take part in performance management processes, setting SMART targets, and actively pursuing continuous personal development.

Key Skills & Experience:

Proven leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of health & safety, food hygiene, and quality control procedures.

Excellent communication and team management skills.

Ability to drive performance, meet KPIs, and improve production efficiency.

Ability to complete tasks accurately and on time, even under pressure.

A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Experience with packaging and production lines is beneficial, but not essential.

A willingness to participate in training and personal development