Production Team Leader
On-sitePeterborough, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Deliver the production plan through direct reporting teams on shifts while ensuring adherence to food manufacturing safety and quality standards. Implement lean manufacturing techniques within production operations, manage team performance to align with site business plans, and optimise labour use to meet production program requirements. Oversee equipment efficiency, GMP, waste control, labour costs, and materials management, creating an environment where individuals can challenge the status quo and improve performance. Develop and utilise KPIs effectively communicated at all levels, collaborating with different business units to meet customer delivery requirements. Work a 3 shift rotation of 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in a relevant discipline
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong coaching and situational leadership skills
- Excellent values and behaviours aligned with the company's vision
- Must have full right to work in the UK
Desired Qualifications
- Qualification in Continuous Improvement
- Health & Safety qualification (IOSH)
- HACCP Level 2
- Previous experience with SAP or Infor M3 ERP systems
- Proven experience in a production engineering environment, preferably within FMCG
- Experience managing automated process lines
- Demonstrated ability to coach teams and lead change initiatives
- Data-driven mindset, using data to improve quality and OEE
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
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