Manufacturing Team Leader in Woking

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader to join a growing manufacturing operation in Surrey.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production professional with a background in food manufacturing, brewing, fermentation, beverage production, dairy, biotechnology or other process manufacturing environments.
The successful candidate will lead a small manufacturing team and play an important role in day-to-day production, process improvement and the continued development of manufacturing operations.
Pharmaceutical experience is not required.
The Role
As Manufacturing Team Leader, you will provide day-to-day leadership to a small production team, ensuring manufacturing activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
You will be a hands-on leader, supporting production activities while providing direction, technical guidance and support to the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise a small team of up to 2–3 Manufacturing Operators
Coordinate daily production activities and allocate work
Ensure manufacturing schedules and production targets are achieved
Operate and oversee manufacturing and process equipment
Support fermentation, media preparation and manufacturing activities
Ensure equipment is prepared, operated and cleaned correctly
Monitor production performance, quality and process compliance
Ensure production records and documentation are completed accurately
Provide technical guidance and support to team members
Train, coach and develop less experienced manufacturing personnel
Identify and resolve day-to-day operational issues
Support equipment troubleshooting and process investigations
Maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene and contamination control
Ensure procedures and quality standards are followed
Support GMP and other relevant manufacturing requirements
Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement
Promote a positive culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Minimum 3 years' manufacturing experience
Previous experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor or Senior Operator
Strong background in production or process manufacturing
Experience within food, brewing, fermentation, beverage, dairy, biotechnology or similar environments
Good understanding of manufacturing processes and process control
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