Cranleigh STEM is recruiting a Production Team Leader for an established manufacturing business supplying specialist ingredients to the food and beverage industries. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the day-to-day performance of a production team. You will manage between four and nine Production Technicians, ensuring manufacturing targets are achieved safely, efficiently and in line with quality and food-safety standards. The position would suit an experienced Production Team Leader or Manufacturing Supervisor from a food, pharmaceutical or similarly regulated manufacturing environment. Experience overseeing manual or batch-based production processes would be particularly relevant. Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00 Contract: Permanent, fully site-based Lead, support and develop a team of Production Technicians. · Allocate labour and prioritise production activities to meet customer demand. · Manage holidays, absence, overtime, performance and disciplinary matters. · Ensure manufacturing activities comply with health, safety, quality and hygiene requirements. · Maintain risk assessments, COSHH records and safe systems of work. · Monitor production KPIs and lead actions to improve team performance. · Lead complaint and non-conformance investigations using root-cause analysis. · Maintain and improve SOPs and production documentation. · Identify training needs and improve cross-skilling across the team. · Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and other internal departments. Extensive experience within a manufacturing or production environment. · Proven experience leading and developing a production team. · Experience managing absence, conduct and employee performance. · Good understanding of health and safety within manufacturing. · Understanding of food safety or experience within another highly regulated industry. · Experience using KPIs to improve production performance. · Technical understanding of production equipment and manufacturing processes. · Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills. Experience with BRCGS, HACCP, World Class Manufacturing, Six Sigma or project management would be advantageous. 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays. · Option to purchase five additional days’ holiday. · Employer pension contribution of up to 10%. · Company bonus scheme. · Life assurance at four times basic salary. · Additional birthday leave. The site is not accessible by public transport, so applicants will need their own reliable means of travel.
Manufacturing Lead/ Supervisor in Hampshire employer: Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment
Join a well-established construction and civil engineering contractor that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With a strong focus on safety and a collaborative work culture, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact while working on diverse projects across London and the Home Counties. Enjoy competitive salary packages, including a car allowance, and the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment dedicated to continuous improvement.
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