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Production Team Leader

Job description

Are you a hands-on leader with experience in high-care food manufacturing? We are representing a leading name in the fresh produce sector that is currently experiencing impressive growth.

This isn't a "sit in the office" type of role. Our client is looking for a Production Team Leader who is ambitious, career-driven, and willing to roll up their sleeves alongside their team. As a key part of a well-established wider group, this Lincolnshire site offers a stable environment with a clear track record of internal promotions.

The Role

You will take full ownership of a designated production line, managing a small team of operatives to ensure high-volume orders are met safely and efficiently.

  • Lead from the Front: Manage the performance, engagement, and training of your direct reports.
  • Operational Excellence: Monitor KPIs, reduce product waste, and ensure "right first-time" processing.
  • Technical Ownership: Set up and run fast-paced machinery while ensuring all food safety and hygiene standards are met.
  • Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation for traceability and health and safety audits.

What's in it for you?

  • Work-Life Balance: A 2-2-3 shift pattern with no night shifts.
  • Competitive salary with monthly pay and additional overtime available.
  • Career Security: Join a business that is actively reinvesting in its people and site.
  • Development: A culture that prioritizes internal moves and professional growth.


About You

You are a motivator who understands the pace of fresh produce. You don't just see a production line; you see opportunities to improve efficiency and develop your people.

  • Experience: Proven background in a supervisory role within food manufacturing (Fresh Produce experience is a major plus).
  • Technical Skills: Comfortable operating and setting production machinery.
  • Communication: Able to relay instructions clearly and manage stakeholders across Quality, Technical, and Growing teams.
  • Mindset: Ambitious and looking to embed yourself within a business for the long term.

How to Apply

You can apply via this ad, or feel free to email or call me directly at Harley@morepeople.co.uk / 01780 480 530