Advanced Team Lead

Finsbury Food Group

  • Whitefield, Greater Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
This is what you'll actually do!Ready to make an impact? In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our operation, ensuring we deliver top-quality products on time, every time – all while upholding the highest Health and Safety standards.You’ll lead by example, inspiring your team with the right behaviours that reflect our values and culture. Your leadership will motivate, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team that doesn’t just meet targets – it exceeds them.Partnering with the Services Lead, you’ll review staffing needs in line with labour budgets and seasonal demands, making sure we’re always set up for success. You’ll use Leader Standard Work techniques to keep daily and weekly routines running smoothly and efficiently.Safety and compliance are at the core of this role. You’ll raise hazards and near misses using the right systems, support investigations when needed, and tackle time and attendance issues promptly – escalating to the SSL when extra support is required.You’ll play a key role in training and development, ensuring new starters get up to speed quickly while supporting ongoing performance evaluations. Your focus will be on safe, efficient working practices and strict SOP compliance.Communication will be a big part of your day. From team huddles and briefings to Workplace updates and shift handovers, you’ll keep everyone informed, engaged, and aligned.You’ll also be a champion for Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Quality, driving high standards across the site. Flexibility is key as you manage labour and CCMS schedules to keep up with changing production plans.And when it comes to cleaning? You’ll make sure programs are completed on time, audits are spot-on, and materials are handled efficiently to avoid waste and stay within budget. GMP compliance for your area will also be part of your remit.Finally, you’ll roll up your sleeves and take on other responsibilities as needed, working closely with the Services Lead to keep everything running at its best.Ideally this is you!
  • Previous experience of working in a hygiene supervisory/management role in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
  • Level 2 Food Safety.
  • IOSH supervising safely.
  • Experience having led/contributed to continuous improvement activities – training and support can be given to achieve yellow belt status.
  • Ability to demonstrate effective problem solving skills using suitable root cause analysis methodology – training and support will be given.
  • Ability to supervise a team and motivate them to deliver/exceed business/personal set Key
  • Performance Indicators.
  • Ability to complete standard work and support improvement projects within a team-based, fast-paced environment.
  • Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of Health and Safety and Food Safety requirements.
  • Ability to interact with IT systems for measuring/managing people, process and plant – training and support will be given.
  • Competent in MS office suite.
  • Experience of working to set targets and deadlines.
  • Be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, being able to follow instructions at all times.
  • Experience of working on your own, using your own initiative, and to be able to work and contribute as part of a team is essential.
  • Positive approach to learning in role and identifying own needs as appropriate.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills.
  • Able to manage priorities and workflow.

Finsbury Food Group