Production Team Leader

Advanced Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Team Leader to join our client's fast paced production site. We are interested to hear from candidates who have strong people management skills, who have managed a large number of staff, who preferably have a background in the food industry (but not essential).

Main Responsibilities:

* Responsible for a team of up to 50 staff and manage the day to day running of the factory

* Motivate staff to ensure operational and quality targets are achieved/exceeded

* Achieve both internal and external quality standards through the management of processes and people in accordance with both the company and customers' expectations

* Manage and assess the work area in order to ensure that Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental responsibilities are not compromised

* Manage the team to ensure the department is compliant with company standards

* Effectively coach and mentor staff to encourage development of others

* Managed holiday and absences ensuring the department has the correct cover

* Plan daily work schedules to ensure targets are achieved

* Manage attendance through RTW interviews

* Work with Distribution to ensure deadlines are met

* Be involved in first stage disciplinary process

* Complete all paperwork in an accurate and timely manner

Skills / Experience:

* Production Manager/Team Leader experience

* Experience of working in food manufacturing

* Good knowledge of Food Manufacturing & Hygiene

* Excellent communicator both written and verbal

* Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales

* Resilience

* Excellent people management skills