Production Team Leader | THG Manufacturing Warrington

Overview

In this role you will lead a night shift in THG Manufacturing to ensure high-quality finished goods while minimising waste. You will drive team performance, coordinate with Engineering, Quality and Warehouse, and uphold health & safety on shift. You will report daily on performance, waste and quality issues, and implement improvements to boost efficiency. This position offers onboarding, development programs, and a supportive environment within a fast-moving, global ecommerce group.

Pay / Benefits

• Tailored onboarding and induction
• Bespoke L&D development programmes
• Company discounts
• Enhanced parental leave scheme
• Virtual GP access
• 24/7 Bupa Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Ensure produced goods meet highest quality standards and stop production for corrective action when needed
• Supervise the team to drive continuous improvement and provide constructive feedback
• Minimise waste and maximise output while preserving quality
• Manage weekly rota, holiday/absence cover with HR Co-ordinator and organise daily break rota
• Identify and report breakdowns or wastage issues; communicate with relevant stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional engagement in the absence of managers to maximise production efficiency
• Suggest ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Be responsible for Health & Safety on shift
• Ensure production paperwork is completed and handed to Factory Administrator
• Provide daily performance updates to Head of Operations and escalate downtime issues

Key requirements

• Supervisory experience in an FMCG environment (beneficial but not essential)
• Good literacy and numeracy for paperwork and rotas
• Basic computer skills (Word and basic spreadsheets)
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Award
• IOSH Managing Safely or Level 3 Health and Safety
• Strong leadership and shift flexibility

• strong leadership
• effective communication
• team collaboration
• Word
• Spreadsheets
• Health & Safety compliance

…