Production Team Leader

Overview

In this role you lead the Veg-Prep team in a busy production environment, ensuring vegetables are prepared safely, accurately, and on time. You plan work, support teammates, and guarantee quality standards and food safety through effective checks and production records. You’ll collaborate with Production and Quality to keep the line running smoothly and drive continuous improvement. The role offers hands-on leadership with visible impact on product quality and team development. Join a collaborative culture focused on great results together.

Pay / Benefits

• company pension scheme
• health and well-being support
• employee discount scheme
• annual pay reviews
• profit related pay
• free on-site parking

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Veg-Prep team across shifts
• Plan and allocate tasks within the team
• Ensure vegetables meet required standards
• Check weights, sizes, quality and appearance
• Follow recipes and processes
• Prepare ingredients for next production stage
• Complete quality and production checks
• Maintain clear production records
• Coach and train team members
• Ensure safe use of equipment
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and other teams

Key requirements

• Experience in food production, vegetable preparation, or a similar role
• Experience of leading or supporting a team
• Understanding of production checks and records
• Ability to solve problems and make safe decisions
• Good communication and teamwork skills

• communication
• teamwork
• problem-solving
• production checks and record-keeping
• ability to follow recipes and set processes
• food safety and equipment safety awareness

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