At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate production activities on the fillet line to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Company: Join a dynamic food processing company focused on safety and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading a team and improving production processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in a supervisory role in food processing and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
The Shift Leader ensures smooth, safe and efficient semi-manual operations on the fillet line in the Parts Factory.
In the absence of the department manager the Shift Leader is responsible for maintaining production flow, product quality and team performance while complying with food safety and company procedures.
Lead and coordinate daily production activities on the fillet lines to meet output, quality and on-time delivery targets.
- plan and allocate tasks and shifts.
- Ensure correct set-up and operation of semi-manual workstations; Monitor product quality and hygiene standards and take corrective action when required.
- Maintain accurate production records and report shift performance, incidents and resource needs to the department manager.
- Enforce health, safety and food-safety procedures (PPE, knife handling, HACCP/cleaning protocols).
- to cover shortages, support manual operations or train staff).
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve ergonomics.
- Participate in team briefings, handovers and training activities; drive a positive, collaborative shift culture.
Proven experience in a supervisory or team-lead role in food processing, poultry, meat or similar production environment.
- Practical knowledge of semi-manual production lines and basic troubleshooting.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills; Good understanding of quality controls, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.
- Comfortable working in cold production environments (approx. Flexible, reliable and able to work shift patterns including early mornings, evenings or weekends as required.
- Formal food-safety/ HACCP training or certifications are advantageous.
Manual exertion is required for certain tasks; Exposure to machine noise and low temperatures (approx.
Some tasks carry a risk of injury (e. g., Ready to lead the shift and turn day-to-day challenges into real results?
If you enjoy keeping production flowing, raising quality standards, and supporting your team to perform safely and confidently—we want to hear from you!
Lider zespołu, 2 zmiany in Bilston employer: Qualiko (MHP Food UK)
As a Shift Leader in our Parts Factory, you will be part of a dynamic team that values safety, quality, and collaboration. We offer a supportive work culture that encourages continuous improvement and personal growth, with opportunities for training and development in food safety and production management. Located in a state-of-the-art facility, we prioritise employee well-being and provide a rewarding environment where your leadership skills can truly shine.
