Team Leader (food)

Team Leader – Food Manufacturing
Location: Redditch
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £31,500 – £34,500 DOE
Shift: Monday to Friday, 14:30 – 23:30

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Zone Leader to oversee multiple production lines and Cell Leaders. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive operational excellence, ensure food safety and product quality, and motivate teams to deliver results in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, motivate, and support Cell Leaders and operatives across your zone.

• Assign tasks clearly and monitor team performance.

• Conduct reviews, investigations, and disciplinaries with HR support.

• Present quarterly profit improvement plans to senior management.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure GMP, food safety, and health & safety standards are consistently achieved.

• Complete weekly food safety audits and maintain accurate documentation.

• Investigate root causes of machine breakdowns and liaise with engineering teams.

• Maintain absence levels below 3% and address operational issues quickly.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across your zone.

• Share best practices and contribute to new product launches.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve delays or equipment issues.

• GMP score > 85%

• OCE (Plan Attainment) > 95%

• Accurate and timely paperwork and CCP checks

• Minimized waste and product giveaway

• Full compliance with food safety, quality, and safety standards

You’ll receive full training and must complete the following to be signed off as a fully competent Zone Leader:

• Food Safety Level 3

• Fire Safety & Fire Marshal

• GMP, Allergen & Organic Controls

• Brand Integrity & Traceability

• ASC/MSC Awareness

• Coaching & Mentoring

• Leadership & Values Programme

• Proven experience in food production (essential).

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams.

• Fluent in English (spoken, written, reading) for documentation and compliance.

• A proactive, safety-first mindset with a focus on quality and improvement.

• Physically fit and comfortable in a fast-paced, chilled environment.

We’re a behaviour-driven business, and the right candidate will live our values:

• Teamwork – working together to achieve goals.

• Quality – ensuring food safety and excellence.

• Honesty – open, transparent communication.

• Passion – driving continuous improvement.

You’ll also demonstrate integrity, safe working practices, and a commitment to our competency framework (CL2 – Advanced Contributor).

• Competitive salary (£31,500 – £34,500 DOE)

• Monday to Friday shift pattern (no weekends)

• Career progression and training opportunities

• Be part of a supportive leadership team making a real impact

If you’re a driven leader with a passion for food production, team development, and quality — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career.