Job Description:

Shift / Team Leader - Food Production
Mitcham, Surrey
£15.00-£16.00 per hour (DOE)
Full-Time | Shift-Based Role | Temp-Perm

Shift Patterns start between 06.00am and 10.30pm Momday-Friday (You must be Flexiable)

We are supporting a growing food production business based in Mitcham, committed to delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational excellence. We are looking for experienced Shift / Team Leaders to join our production team and help drive performance, engagement, and continuous improvement across our operations.

As a Shift / Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading and motivating production teams to achieve daily operational targets while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong people management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.

• Lead, motivate, and develop production teams to achieve productivity and quality targets.
• Deliver effective training, coaching, and ongoing support to team members.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health & safety, and company procedures.
• Monitor production performance and address issues proactively to minimise downtime.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with employees, supervisors, and management.
• Manage staffing levels and allocate resources to meet operational requirements.
• Complete production records, reports, and documentation accurately and on time.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and help implement process improvements.
• Foster a positive, professional, and accountable team culture.
• Act as a point of escalation for operational and people-related matters during shifts.

We are seeking confident leaders who can thrive in an environment where ambiguity and changing priorities are part of daily operations.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Team Leader, Shift Leader, Supervisor, or similar leadership role within food production, manufacturing, FMCG, or a related environment.
• Proven experience training, coaching, and developing teams.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence others.
• Comfortable making decisions and managing effectively in situations where information may be incomplete or priorities are evolving.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good understanding of food safety, quality, and health & safety requirements.

Desirable:

• Food Safety and/or HACCP qualifications.
• Experience working within BRCGS or other audited food manufacturing environments.
• Continuous improvement or lean manufacturing experience.

• Competitive pay of £15.00-£16.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive management team and opportunities for progression.
• Dynamic and fast-paced working environment.

If you are an experienced people leader with a background in food production and a passion for developing teams, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour
Location: Mitcham, Surrey
Work Location: In person

Experience:

• Food Production Leadership: 2 years (preferred)
• Team Management / Supervision: 2 years (required)
• Fluent English (required)

Please call Kemi or Karen (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)

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