Process Team Leader in Harlow

Are you passionate about food production? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Are you ready to support and guide a dedicated team to achieve production targets and maintain the highest standards? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Process Team Leader.

The Crosby family's passion for quality has been at the heart of Riverway Foods since the company was founded in 1971. As part of the CPC Foods Group since 2018, Riverway Foods continues to craft some of Britain's best-tasting sausages using high-welfare pork sourced from British farms, supplying major retailers including Tesco and Aldi.

About the Role:

As our Process Team Leader, you will support the Process Supervisor in coordinating the daily activities of the process department. You will lead by example on the factory floor, ensuring production plans are delivered efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and team performance. You will play a key role in motivating and supporting process operatives to achieve production targets and meet departmental KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of process operatives to achieve daily production targets.
• Provide training and guidance on process procedures, food safety, and quality standards.
• Monitor production activities and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Assist in resolving production issues and escalating concerns when required.
• Promote and maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Support the achievement of labour efficiency, yield, waste, and productivity targets.
• Complete required production records and ensure accurate paperwork compliance.
• Work closely with supervisors and other departments to maintain smooth operations.
• Lead by example, actively working alongside operatives to achieve team objectives.
• Encourage a positive team culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities:

• Supporting positive team performance and engagement.
• Meeting departmental KPI targets.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
• Accurate completion of production documentation.
• Prompt reporting of issues, errors, and non-conformances.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

Essential:

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within a production team and supporting colleagues.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of KPI-driven production operations.

Desirable:

• Experience within the meat processing or bakery industry.
• Previous team leader or senior operative experience.
• Food Safety Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.

What We Can Offer You:

• Salary: £29,702.40
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Access to GroceryAid providing emotional, practical, and financial support.
• Benefits and recognition hub, including excellent colleague discounts.
• Opportunities for development and career progression.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and hands-on individual looking to take the next step in their manufacturing career while developing their leadership skills within a successful and growing food production business.