Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader + £30,250 + Fixed 6am-2pm shift + 33 days holiday + Permanent role Our food manufacturing client based in Bolton are looking for an experienced Production Team Leader to join them on a permanent 6am-2pm shift Monday - Friday managing a team of 24 Production Operatives across 1-2 lines. Production Team Leader job purpose: To lead, Manage and develop a team within either the bakery or pckaging department, ensuring that the team runs safely, efficiently and effectively, driving a continuous improvment 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 impactn 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 - Consistenly driving plant performance across the line, from efficiency to waste management. Additional knowledge/ of the Production 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 * Flexibilty - to meet the demands of the job