Production Line/Team Leader (Food Manufacturing)

Associated Seafoods

  • Arbroath, Angus
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Role: Production Line/Team LeaderLocation: ArbroathHours of Work: Full- time; 40 hours per week, from 04:30am to 13:00 Monday to Friday or 07:00am to 15:30 Monday to Friday - flexibility requiredPay: Pay rate and benefits to be negotiable depending on entry-level skills and/or experienceCompany Overview & BenefitsWe’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers, supplying high-quality chilled and frozen seafood products to some of the biggest names in retail and foodservice. Our focus is on innovation, food safety, and working together as a team to deliver excellence every day.As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:✔ Competitive hourly pay✔ Weekly pay✔ Training and development opportunities✔ Company pension scheme✔ Free on-site parking✔ Medical/mental health support✔ Life insurance✔ Supportive team environment✔ Cycle to work schemeJob OverviewWe are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Line/Team Leader to join our production team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about food manufacturing and eager to lead and develop a team to consistently achieve high standards. As a Line/Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing the daily performance of your line and team, ensuring that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in line with quality and food safety standards.Main Responsibilities:
  • Lead and motivate the production line team to deliver daily KPIs
  • Manage people and performance while fostering a positive workplace culture
  • Ensure accurate completion of all line control and production paperwork
  • Organise material flow to the production line
  • Assess team skills and identify or address any training needs
  • Maintain a safe working environment in line with company policy and legal requirements
  • Deliver production plans efficiently and to a high standard
  • Monitor product quality, yields, and process performance
  • Promote and uphold excellent standards of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
  • Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Manage difficult situations and conversations effectively and professionally
  • Conduct staff briefings, equipment safety checks, and report any hazards
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
About YouWe’re looking for someone who is:
  • Possessing strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and supervise a team
  • Well-organised with good attention to detail
  • Having a sound understanding of food production processes
  • Confident communicator, both written and verbal
  • Positive, proactive, and committed to getting the job done right
  • Displaying strong interpersonal skills and is able to build effective working relationships across departments
  • Having good understanding of health and safety principles
  • Keen to learn, develop new skills, and progress within the company
Previous experience as a Team Leader or in a supervisory role is desirable but not essential.How to ApplyIf this sounds like the role for you, click Apply Now and submit your CV along with a brief cover letter explaining why you're interested and what skills you bring to the team.

Associated Seafoods