Food Production Team Leader

Line Leader - Food Manufacturing Location: Manchester Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm Shift: Late Shift Type: Site-based Shift Cover: Required The Role We are looking for an experienced Line Leader to join a busy food manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing production on your allocated line, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You will lead, support and develop your team through training, coaching and mentoring, while leading by example and promoting a positive, proactive working environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead and supervise a team of production operatives on an allocated production line. * Ensure production targets, quality standards and customer requirements are consistently achieved. * Monitor team performance, productivity and production efficiency. * Ensure work is completed correctly and to the required specifications. * Be competent in the safe operation and working knowledge of production machinery and equipment. * Delegate tasks effectively to appropriate team members. * Provide training, coaching and support to production operatives. * Lead by example and promote positive working behaviours. * Communicate company procedures, processes and changes clearly to the production team. * Ensure all Health & Safety and food hygiene procedures are followed at all times. * Maintain high standards of quality, hygiene, housekeeping and production. * Identify issues and take appropriate corrective action. * Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality and other departments across the business. * Attend and contribute to production meetings and daily team briefings. * Respond flexibly to changing production schedules, customer requirements and operational demands. * Support receipt and dispatch requirements when required. * Make constructive suggestions for improving production processes and efficiency. * Maintain accurate standards and ensure company procedures are consistently followed. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have: Previous experience leading or supervising a team, or demonstrable leadership experience. Previous food manufacturing or food processing experience is essential. Level 2 Food Safety and Health & Safety qualifications preferred/required. A positive attitude with a genuine drive to achieve results. A proactive "can-do" attitude. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to treat colleagues with respect and communicate effectively with people at all levels. A professional, approachable and supportive manner. The willingness to undertake additional training both online, in the classroom and on the job. The ability to adapt to new processes, procedures and ways of working. Personal Attributes We're looking for someone who is: A confident and natural team leader. Self-motivated, driven and committed. A strong communicator who can motivate and influence others. Highly organised and structured in their approach. Confident making decisions and taking responsibility. Able to coach and develop team members. Good at problem-solving and able to take corrective action when required. Comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities in a busy production environment. Proactive and willing to take on new responsibilities and challenges. Open-minded and adaptable to change. Committed to maintaining high personal and professional standards. Confident using production management and team communication systems. Working Hours Monday - Friday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm Late shift Site-based position Shift cover will be required when necessary