Production Team Leader at Natures Way Foods Ltd

Chichester, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, FMCG Experience, Food Safety, KPI Monitoring, Performance Management, Machine Operation, Coaching, Quality Control, Resource Management, Health & Safety Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Time Management

Industry

Food Production

Description

Overview Production Team Leader | Days only | Chichester We’re looking for a confident and proactive Production Team Leader to join our fast-paced Production team at Natures Way Foods. This is a hands-on Supervisory role with responsibility for leading your team to deliver safe, high-quality products while meeting daily performance targets. You’ll coach colleagues, monitor KPIs, drive improvements and ensure food safety and compliance standards are met at all times. If you thrive in a busy FMCG environment and enjoy motivating others to achieve results, this could be your next step. Shift pattern We operate a days-only shift pattern: 7am – 7pm. You will work 7 days within a 14-day period. Typically: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday What you get from us Salary: £33,014 £3,000 invested in your training from day one Free English lessons (if required) Employer matched pension up to 5% Health cash plan Flexible benefits including; Corporate gym discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more Access to online GP & life assurance Responsibilities Key Responsibilities As a Production Team Leader, you will: Lead, guide and coordinate Production Operatives and agency colleagues on your line Ensure all Health & Safety standards are followed, reporting accidents and near misses immediately Complete start-up checks and manage non-conformances, escalating major issues appropriately Ensure food safety, GMP and customer standards are met at all times Take ownership of line KPIs including yield, waste, giveaway and downtime Monitor Short Interval Control (SIC) hourly and implement corrective actions when required Ensure accurate and timely completion of food safety and compliance paperwork Coach and train colleagues to achieve right-first-time quality standards Manage line resources effectively including labour, materials and equipment Deliver clear and detailed handovers between shifts Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities This is a supervisory role — you set the standard and lead by example. Qualifications What We’re Looking For Previous experience within FMCG or food manufacturing Supervisory experience or strong demonstrable leading capability Proven machine operation experience Strong understanding of KPIs and production targets Good organisational and timekeeping skills Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Confidence to coach, motivate and manage performance Fluent spoken and written English Ideal candidate: Already working as a Production Team Leader, Senior Operative or aspiring Supervisor Comfortable managing performance and escalating issues Data-driven and KPI aware Strong on food safety and compliance Calm under pressure Our Company Natures Way Foods is the leading manufacturer of prepared salads, coleslaw and “food-to-go” for supermarkets and retailers, and as such we work closely with farmers across Europe. But there’s lots more to us than the products we make. Our culture is inclusive, and our people are diverse spanning 39 different languages. We operate four manufacturing facilities capable of producing over 400m units per year. It is an exciting time to join Natures Way Foods as we are growing rapidly and there are genuine opportunities to progress within the organisation. Our Vision At Natures Way Foods, our vision is to lead the way in fresh- with care, quality, and purpose at our core. We put customers at the heart of what we do and are committed to doing the right thing for our people, communities, and the planet. Driven by innovation and excellence, we deliver the perfect product every time, backed by world-class manufacturing and passionate people. Guided by our six pillars- Customers, People, Product, Planet, Manufacturing, and Value- we’re not just making food. We’re shaping the future of fresh. At Nature's Way Food, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to driving innovation and achieving excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve and the world we live in. Interested? Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and fairer world. Together, we can become best at fresh

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate production operatives to deliver safe, high-quality products while meeting daily performance targets. Monitor KPIs, ensure food safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement on the production line.