Lead the next stage of our sauce production operation
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Sauce Production Team Leader to take ownership of the day-to-day operation of our new sauce production plant at Dalziel Ingredients Felling.
Reporting to the Factory Manager, you will oversee sauce production, ensuring our production plans are delivered on time, in full and to the required quality standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for an experienced production leading hand ready to take the next step, or an existing Team Leader looking for the opportunity to take ownership of a growing sauce operation.
What you will be doing
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the sauce plant, including production, chilling and packing.
- Lead, coach and develop the Sauce Production Team.
- Ensure production plans are delivered on time, in full and to the required quality standards.
- Drive improvements in efficiency, yield and waste reduction.
- Manage Health & Safety, food safety, hygiene and environmental compliance.
- Use the ERP system to support maximum production efficiency.
- Ensure team members are fully trained and capable of meeting the required standards.
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Technical, NPD, Health & Safety and HR teams.
- Promote staff engagement and a positive team culture.
- Support continuous improvement and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve processes.
- Help maintain a strong food safety, quality, legality and integrity culture across the sauce plant.
- Support customer visits, audits, complaints, incidents and recalls where required.
- Identify opportunities to reduce energy use, waste and the carbon footprint of the sauce plant.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who can combine strong production experience with hands-on leadership.
You will ideally have experience:
- in sauce manufacturing, particularly liquid/ambient or stable sauces and sachet products.
- managing people and production processes.
- supervising production processes and managing materials.
- using ERP systems and applying continuous improvement.
- training, motivating and managing staff.
- ensuring production meets safety, legal and quality standards.
A hands-on leadership opportunity
This is a practical, shop-floor based position, so you will need to be comfortable being hands-on in the sauce production environment. The role will initially lead a small team, with the opportunity for the team to grow alongside the sauce business.
You must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to work 40.25 hours per week on a dayshift pattern.
Our values
We believe in:
Respect we value the qualities, skills and positive attributes of everyone and treat everyone with professionalism.
Honesty we foster a culture of openness, authenticity and integrity meaning everyone can communicate truthfully and uphold ethical standards.
Trust - we all work hard to build and maintain trust with stakeholders.
Fairness we ensure we treat everyone equally and justly regardless of individual characteristics.
What we offer
- £13.98 per hour plus a £40.00 per week attendance bonus
- 28 days annual leave
- Dayshift working
- The opportunity to take ownership of a growing sauce production operation
- Opportunities for development and growth as the sauce business expands
Interested? If youre an experienced production professional ready to take the next step and make your mark on a growing sauce operation, wed love to hear from you
Sauce Production Team Leader in Liverpool employer: Dalziel Limited
At Dalziel Ingredients, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where innovation thrives. As a Sauce Production Team Leader, you will benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring your career growth aligns with our commitment to quality and excellence in production. Located in Felling, our state-of-the-art facility offers a collaborative culture that values teamwork and encourages employees to take ownership of their roles, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
