FMCG Shift Line Leader: Production & Safety

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking a Team Leader to promote safety and operational efficiency in Northampton. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety standards, monitoring team performance, and driving productivity. Applicants should have strong communication skills, leadership experience in an FMCG environment, and relevant certifications. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and job-related benefits

Pension up to 8% matched

Employee awards and long service awards

Accredited qualifications and development opportunities

Exclusive employee discount platform

Access to a Well-being Center platform

Qualifications

• Demonstrates good literacy and numerical skills.
• Able to communicate and report proficiently in English.
• Experience of operating as a team leader within an FMCG environment.
• Holds basic Food Hygiene and Food Safety accreditations.
• Good problem-solving skills with experience in lean practices.
• Experience in directing and motivating a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Promote a health, safety, and environmental culture within the team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety manufacturing standards.
• Deliver area operational productivity and efficiency targets.
• Review operational trends to make sustainable improvements.
• Monitor team capability and key objectives.
• Ensure consistent and reliable machinery performance.
• Engage with the team to ensure satisfaction and motivation.

Skills

Good literacy and numerical skills

Experienced communicator in English

Team leader experience in FMCG

Basic Food Hygiene accreditation

Problem-solving skills

Experience with lean practices

Ability to motivate a diverse workforce

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking a Team Leader to promote safety and operational efficiency in Northampton. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety standards, monitoring team performance, and driving productivity. Applicants should have strong communication skills, leadership experience in an FMCG environment, and relevant certifications. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth.