Production Team Leader (Food & Drink/FMCG)

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer: * Immediate start available * A competitive basic salary and benefits package * Permanent job from day one * Free on-site parking * Competitive holiday allowance Working Hours: * Dayshift * Full-time, Mon - Fri MTrec’s New Opportunity: MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our specialist manufacturing client in their recruitment for a Production Team Leader. The role will lead a team of skilled operatives and oversee the day-to-day operations of the business covering the day shift. If you meet the person specification below, apply now for an immediate response! The Job you will do: * Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring production processes run safely, efficiently and effectively. * Lead, coach and develop the Production Team to achieve operational and business objectives. * Ensure production plans are delivered on time, in full and in line with required quality standards. * Drive continuous improvements in production efficiency, yield, productivity and waste reduction. * Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, hygiene, environmental and other relevant regulatory requirements. * Utilise the ERP system effectively to optimise production planning, performance and overall operational efficiency. * Ensure all team members are appropriately trained, competent and capable of consistently meeting required standards. * Work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure effective communication, coordination and achievement of business goals. * Promote employee engagement, teamwork and a positive, inclusive workplace culture. * Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes and enhance operational performance. * Help maintain a strong culture of safety, quality, legality, authenticity and product integrity across the operation. * Support customer visits, external and internal audits, complaints, incidents and product recalls as required. * Identify and implement opportunities to reduce energy consumption, minimise waste and lower the organisation’s carbon footprint. About you: * Experience with the Food, Drink or FMCG industry is highly desirable * Experience working as a Production Team Leader, Supervisor, Manager or similar * Able to set a good example and positive work culture * Good communication skills at all levels * IT literate (Microsoft Office)