Production Team Leader

Overview

As Shift Support Leader you help run a busy production team to manufacture flavor products safely and to high quality standards. You will step in for the Shift Leader when needed and work within GMP and HSE guidelines to optimize output. The role involves coordinating with planning, quality and warehousing, and collaborating with engineering on maintenance tasks. This position offers development opportunities and a clear path to take on broader leadership responsibilities within a dynamic, cross‑functional environment.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• shift allowance and overtime
• development opportunities
• comprehensive benefits package
• onboarding and ongoing training
• collaboration with onsite colleagues

Responsibilities

• Adhere to inspection systems and schedules to uphold housekeeping, quality, and safety
• Monitor processes, propose improvements, and address production issues
• Improve productivity and ensure on-time, in-full delivery
• Analyze production data and KPIs; maintain accurate inventory for audits
• Ensure team health and safety on shift and enforce procedures
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality Control, Warehousing, and Engineering to meet plans and maintenance tasks

Key requirements

• Previous shift management or supervisory experience, ideally in food manufacturing with GMP/food hygiene knowledge
• Ability to prioritise and communicate effectively; adaptable to changing situations
• Computer literate; proficient in MS Excel and Word
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards (JDE)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a proactive, train-and-develop mindset

• communication
• adaptability
• problem-solving
• GMP and food hygiene systems
• MS Excel
• MS Word

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