Production Team Leader

Location: Tewkesbury
Hours: Minimum 37.5 hrs/week - 5 shifts over 7 days ( Monday to Saturday)
Start Times: 05:15 or 13:30 - finish times based on production requirements
Salary: From 14.54 to 15.42

An important role within the production environment, responsible for teams of staff and individual processes. Working within the leadership team, the individual will be a competent leader with excellent personnel skills. Adaptability, communication and a drive to achieve outstanding results are vital to this role

• Leading, motivating, training and utilising staff via practical instruction to ensure line efficiency
• Working as part of a leadership team to ensure internal and external standards are met, in order to deliver all products to the highest standards;
• Ensuring that production records are completed, accurately and efficiently, for the production area under their control;
• Reporting any maintenance, quality or production issues, promptly and accurately to the appropriate person, in accordance with company procedures
• Ensuring all staff follow established policies and procedures to maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards throughout production and operation;
• Assist in maintaining a safe working environment;
• Have a flexible approach to ensure that appropriate levels of cover are provided to meet the needs of the business;
• Perform any other reasonable task as requested by senior members of the team;
• To cover any appropriate role as required;
• Understand, comply and enforce the Company's Health and Safety Policy statement.

Essential:
* Proven and successful track record as a team leader in a busy environment;
* Knowledge of Health and Safety and safe working practices;
* Have an eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision;
* Positive attitude possessing high levels of commitment and motivation;
* Ability to work flexibility to cover shifts and work to tight deadlines;
* A strong communicator able to foster and maintain excellent working relationships

Desirable:
* Knowledge of food production and associated procedures and technical requirements;
* Knowledge of HACCP and KPI's;
* Experience of working in the dairy or similar food production sector

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day after 3 years of service.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to 500).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted products and delivery options.
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
• Health and well being support, including cash back on health procedures, through Simply Health.