Production Team Leader

Distinct Consultancy Group Ltd

Posted 20 hours ago, valid for a month

Bolton, Lancashire BL1 6LU, England

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

Full Time

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Production Team Leader + £30,250 + Fixed 6am-2pm shift + 33 days holiday + Permanent role + Free Parking

Our food manufacturing client based in Bolton are looking for an experienced Production Team Leader to join them on a permanent 6am-2pm shift Monday - Friday managing a team of 24 Production Operatives across 1-2 lines.

Production Team Leader job purpose:

To lead, Manage and develop a team within either the bakery or packaging department, ensuring that the team runs safely, efficiently and effectively, driving a continuous improvement environment to maximise productivity and quality.

Health, Safety and Environment - Ensure that the plant and people conform to HSE legislation, policies and standards. Takes a proactive approach to the reduction of accidents, risks and hazards at site.
FSQ - Ensure all products released for processing/ sale meet food safety and quality standards, and the team remains compliant at all times through effective traceability and document completion/ control
Cost - Effectively manage all controllable costs, from raw materials, packaging and waste, and accurate completion of databases to support improvement plans.
People - Lead, motivate, train and develop the team, inclusive of agency, to best deliver results across the business pillars.
Continuous Improvement - Actively look for CI opportunities, engaging the team to help positively impact the business pillars.
Standards - Setting and maintaining company food hygiene standards through adherence to personal hygiene within the team, through to constant application of good GMP standards.
Performance - Consistently driving plant performance across the line, from efficiency to waste management.

Additional knowledge/ of the Production Team Leader:

Ability to coach and lead, as well as manage
Ability to engage direct reports, as well as train and develop
Open, honest and respectful relationships with all colleagues, including BFAWU
Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
PC literate (MS Office, SAP)
Ability to work as part of a wider manufacturing team, including raw materials
Excellent planning and organising skills
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility - to meet the demands of the job