Production Team Leader
Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
South Lanarkshire, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£36k - £38k Annual
Full-Time
Production Team Lead
Location: South Lanarkshire
Reports to: Manufacturing Shift Lead
Hours: Full-time, four on four off
We are seeking an effective and hands-on Production Team Lead to support a food manufacturing operation in South Lanarkshire. You will play a key role in leading a production team, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
About the Role
The Production Team Lead is responsible for supporting daily production performance, maintaining standards, and leading a motivated team. You will drive safe working practices, product quality, and consistent execution of processes whilst contributing to continuous improvement across your area of expertise.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and support a production team to meet performance targets.
* Promote and uphold the company’s values, behaviours and site standards.
* Assist with workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
* Manage daily routines using Leader Standard Work.
* Participate in Short Interval Control (SIC) meetings to drive output.
* Champion Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality compliance.
* Raise hazards and near misses and support investigation processes.
* Oversee training for new starters and monitor competency progress.
* Support performance management, time and attendance and staff development.
* Ensure compliance with SOPs and maintain efficient, safe line operations.
* Communicate clearly through briefs, huddles and effective shift handovers.
* Contribute to improvement activities, including A3 initiatives and changeovers.
Requirements
* Experience in a team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing.
* Strong communication and people-management skills.
* Understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety and quality procedures.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement.
* Flexible, proactive and committed to achieving high standards.
What We Offer
* A key operational role within a major UK food manufacturer.
* Opportunities for training, development and progression.
* Supportive, team-focused working environment.
If you are a motivated team leader with a passion for safety, quality, and operational excellence within the food manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you
Location: South Lanarkshire
Reports to: Manufacturing Shift Lead
Hours: Full-time, four on four off
We are seeking an effective and hands-on Production Team Lead to support a food manufacturing operation in South Lanarkshire. You will play a key role in leading a production team, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
About the Role
The Production Team Lead is responsible for supporting daily production performance, maintaining standards, and leading a motivated team. You will drive safe working practices, product quality, and consistent execution of processes whilst contributing to continuous improvement across your area of expertise.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and support a production team to meet performance targets.
* Promote and uphold the company’s values, behaviours and site standards.
* Assist with workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
* Manage daily routines using Leader Standard Work.
* Participate in Short Interval Control (SIC) meetings to drive output.
* Champion Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality compliance.
* Raise hazards and near misses and support investigation processes.
* Oversee training for new starters and monitor competency progress.
* Support performance management, time and attendance and staff development.
* Ensure compliance with SOPs and maintain efficient, safe line operations.
* Communicate clearly through briefs, huddles and effective shift handovers.
* Contribute to improvement activities, including A3 initiatives and changeovers.
Requirements
* Experience in a team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing.
* Strong communication and people-management skills.
* Understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety and quality procedures.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement.
* Flexible, proactive and committed to achieving high standards.
What We Offer
* A key operational role within a major UK food manufacturer.
* Opportunities for training, development and progression.
* Supportive, team-focused working environment.
If you are a motivated team leader with a passion for safety, quality, and operational excellence within the food manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you
Reference: 225000817
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Production Team Leader
Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
South Lanarkshire, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£36k - £38k Annual
Full-Time
Production Team Lead
Location: South Lanarkshire
Reports to: Manufacturing Shift Lead
Hours: Full-time, four on four off
We are seeking an effective and hands-on Production Team Lead to support a food manufacturing operation in South Lanarkshire. You will play a key role in leading a production team, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
About the Role
The Production Team Lead is responsible for supporting daily production performance, maintaining standards, and leading a motivated team. You will drive safe working practices, product quality, and consistent execution of processes whilst contributing to continuous improvement across your area of expertise.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and support a production team to meet performance targets.
* Promote and uphold the company’s values, behaviours and site standards.
* Assist with workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
* Manage daily routines using Leader Standard Work.
* Participate in Short Interval Control (SIC) meetings to drive output.
* Champion Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality compliance.
* Raise hazards and near misses and support investigation processes.
* Oversee training for new starters and monitor competency progress.
* Support performance management, time and attendance and staff development.
* Ensure compliance with SOPs and maintain efficient, safe line operations.
* Communicate clearly through briefs, huddles and effective shift handovers.
* Contribute to improvement activities, including A3 initiatives and changeovers.
Requirements
* Experience in a team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing.
* Strong communication and people-management skills.
* Understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety and quality procedures.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement.
* Flexible, proactive and committed to achieving high standards.
What We Offer
* A key operational role within a major UK food manufacturer.
* Opportunities for training, development and progression.
* Supportive, team-focused working environment.
If you are a motivated team leader with a passion for safety, quality, and operational excellence within the food manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you
Location: South Lanarkshire
Reports to: Manufacturing Shift Lead
Hours: Full-time, four on four off
We are seeking an effective and hands-on Production Team Lead to support a food manufacturing operation in South Lanarkshire. You will play a key role in leading a production team, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
About the Role
The Production Team Lead is responsible for supporting daily production performance, maintaining standards, and leading a motivated team. You will drive safe working practices, product quality, and consistent execution of processes whilst contributing to continuous improvement across your area of expertise.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and support a production team to meet performance targets.
* Promote and uphold the company’s values, behaviours and site standards.
* Assist with workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
* Manage daily routines using Leader Standard Work.
* Participate in Short Interval Control (SIC) meetings to drive output.
* Champion Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality compliance.
* Raise hazards and near misses and support investigation processes.
* Oversee training for new starters and monitor competency progress.
* Support performance management, time and attendance and staff development.
* Ensure compliance with SOPs and maintain efficient, safe line operations.
* Communicate clearly through briefs, huddles and effective shift handovers.
* Contribute to improvement activities, including A3 initiatives and changeovers.
Requirements
* Experience in a team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing.
* Strong communication and people-management skills.
* Understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety and quality procedures.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement.
* Flexible, proactive and committed to achieving high standards.
What We Offer
* A key operational role within a major UK food manufacturer.
* Opportunities for training, development and progression.
* Supportive, team-focused working environment.
If you are a motivated team leader with a passion for safety, quality, and operational excellence within the food manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you
Reference: 225000817
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