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)
About Us
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.
The Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
About You
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.
What We Offer
- 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.
How to Apply
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 01233 328003 or 07976 958028
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