Food Production Team Leader

Posting date:	09 January 2026
Salary:	£26,988 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 February 2026
Location:	b98
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Workforce Recruitment and Training
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	0000536599-65507

Summary

Team Leader – Production, Packing & Prep (Food Manufacturing)

Location: Redditch
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per year (depending on role) + overtime available
Shifts Available:

• Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:30

  
  

• Monday to Friday, 15:00 – 23:00
  Contract Type: Permanent

  
  Lead, Motivate, and Deliver in a Fast-Paced Food Manufacturing Environment

  Are you a hands-on leader with experience in food manufacturing or packing operations? Do you enjoy motivating teams in a chilled environment while maintaining the highest standards of quality and food safety?

  We’re looking for Team Leaders to oversee production lines across Production, Packing, and Prep departments, drive performance, and ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently achieved.

  What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead and manage teams within Production, Packing, and Prep departments

    
    

  • Allocate daily tasks and provide clear, supportive leadership

    
    

  • Ensure food safety, GMP, and health & safety standards are upheld at all times

    
    

  • Complete food safety audits and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date

    
    

  • Monitor line performance and troubleshoot basic equipment issues, escalating to Engineering when required

    
    

  • Motivate teams to meet production targets, quality standards, and deadlines

    
    

  • Communicate delays, shortages, or equipment issues effectively to management

    
    

  • Support new product launches, trials, and continuous improvement initiatives

    
    

    What We’re Looking For

    • Previous experience in food manufacturing, packing, or production leadership

      
      

    • Experience working in a chilled environment (4°C–8°C preferred)

      
      

    • Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking) for accurate documentation

      
      

    • Strong leadership, communication, and people-management skills

      
      

    • Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach

      
      

    • Physically fit and comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced role

      
      

      Important Site Rules

      • PPE must be worn at all times (wellingtons, hair net, beard snood)

        
        

      • No jewellery, fake nails, fake eyelashes, heavy makeup, or visible piercings permitted on site

        
        

        Performance Expectations

        • GMP audit score above 85%

          
          

        • Plan attainment above 95%

          
          

        • Accurate completion of all paperwork and CCP checks

          
          

        • Minimise waste and product giveaway

          
          

          Training & Development Provided

          • Food Safety Level 2

            
            

          • GMP, Allergen & Brand Integrity Controls

            
            

          • Organic Controls, Traceability & Record Keeping

            
            

          • ASC/MSC Awareness & Fire Safety

            
            

          • Coaching, Mentoring, BEF Leadership & Values

            
            

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