Job Title: Team Leader – Production & Packing


Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Chipping Norton
Shift: AM/Nights Rotating
Salary: Up to £35,000pa – dependent on experience


The Opportunity


A well-established and growing manufacturing business is seeking a Team Leader – Production & Packing to join its operations team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with experience in fast-paced production environments to play a key role in driving operational performance, quality, and team engagement across shift operations.
The business operates within a quality-focused manufacturing environment and is looking for someone who can motivate teams, maintain standards, and ensure production runs efficiently and safely.


The Role


As Team Leader, you will oversee day-to-day production and packing activities, ensuring production lines continue running efficiently while maintaining high standards across quality, food safety, and health & safety.
Working closely with operations, engineering, and quality teams, you will support performance targets, minimise downtime, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives across the production area.
This role operates on a rotating shift basis, alternating weekly between early and night shifts.


Key Responsibilities


*Lead, motivate, and support production and packing teams across shift
*Ensure production lines operate efficiently, minimising downtime and disruption
*Monitor and report on KPIs including output, quality, and performance
*Troubleshoot operational issues and respond quickly to challenges on the shop floor
*Maintain GMP and food safety standards across all activities
*Promote and maintain a strong health & safety culture
*Support employee training, onboarding, and development
*Ensure accurate completion of production records and reporting
*Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to improve operational performance
*Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site


About You


*Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor, or similar production leadership role
*Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or food production environments
*Strong understanding of GMP and operational standards
*Proven ability to keep production lines running effectively in a fast-paced setting
*Proactive and hands-on with strong problem-solving skills
*Able to think quickly and make decisions under pressure
*Strong communicator and team player
*Flexible and comfortable working rotating shifts


What’s On Offer


*Salary of £35,000
*Permanent, full-time opportunity
*Structured training and development
*Long-term progression opportunities within operations
*Supportive and collaborative working environment


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