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

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.

• 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.

• 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.