Team Leader - Distinct Consultancy Group Ltd : Job Details

Team Leader + £30,250 + Fixed 6am-2pm shift + 33 days holiday + Permanent role + Free Parking

Our food manufacturing client based in Bolton are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join them on a permanent 6am-2pm shift Monday - Friday managing a team of 24 Production Operatives.

Team Leader job purpose:

To lead, Manage and develop a team within either the bakery or packaging department, ensuring that the team runs safely, efficiently and effectively, driving a continuous improvement environment to maximise productivity and quality.

• Health, Safety and Environment - Ensure that the plant and people conform to HSE legislation, policies and standards. Takes a proactive approach to the reduction of accidents, risks and hazards at site.
• FSQ - Ensure all products released for processing/ sale meet food safety and quality standards, and the team remains compliant at all times through effective traceability and document completion/ control
• Cost - Effectively manage all controllable costs, from raw materials, packaging and waste, and accurate completion of databases to support improvement plans.
• People - Lead, motivate, train and develop the team, inclusive of agency, to best deliver results across the business pillars.
• Continuous Improvement - Actively look for CI opportunities, engaging the team to help positively impact the business pillars.
• Standards - Setting and maintaining company food hygiene standards through adherence to personal hygiene within the team, through to constant application of good GMP standards.
• Performance - Team Leader should be consistently driving plant performance across the line, from efficiency to waste management.

Additional knowledge/ of the Team Leader:

• Ability to coach and lead, as well as manage
• Ability to engage direct reports, as well as train and develop
• Open, honest and respectful relationships with all colleagues, including BFAWU
• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
• PC literate (MS Office, SAP)
• Ability to work as part of a wider manufacturing team, including raw materials
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility - to meet the demands of the job