Everest People Solutions are recruiting for a Production Team Leader on behalf of a leading ready meals manufacturing business. This is a key role in managing the day-to-day production operations while ensuring efficient material supply, labour management, and compliance with Health & Safety standards. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Production Team Leader to drive production efficiency and develop the team to meet quality and operational targets.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage stock levels within the Production Department, organise stock counts, rotate stock, and oversee goods inward to ensure efficient material supply.
* Liaise with Production Planning to assist in preparing effective production plans and order raw materials to agreed specifications.
* Develop, implement, and monitor KPIs, focusing on product quality, despatch processes, and compliance with Health & Safety standards.
* Regularly review wastage and yield targets and take necessary action to optimise efficiencies. Complete or oversee the completion of accurate daily paperwork.
* Monitor and control the department’s labour requirements in line with capacity and payroll budgets. Assist in interviewing and onboarding new staff members.
* Identify training needs and ensure that all staff are skilled to perform their duties to the required standard.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Hygiene legis...