Production Section Leader in Leicester

Production Section Leader in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time 38000 - 38000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Collective Network

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead production teams to meet targets and ensure high-quality standards.
  • Company: Growing food manufacturing business with a focus on quality and safety.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary up to £38,000 and opportunities for career advancement.
  • Other info: Join a team that values continuous improvement and employee development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on leadership role within a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in a supervisory role in food manufacturing and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 £ per year.

Production Section Leader South Lincolnshire Day Shift Up to £38,000 Are you an experienced Production Team Leader or Section Leader looking to take the next step in your career?

We're working with a successful and growing food manufacturing business that prides itself on delivering high-quality products to major retailers while maintaining exceptional standards across safety, quality and performance.

You'll be responsible for leading your area to achieve production targets, ensuring teams are engaged, processes are followed, and standards are consistently met.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend time on the factory floor, driving performance and supporting your team to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities Manage daily start-up procedures and receive comprehensive shift handovers.

Monitor labour requirements across production areas, ensuring resources are utilised effectively.

Lead and support production teams to achieve quality, safety and productivity targets.

Conduct Return to Work interviews and support attendance management processes.

Attend daily review meetings and team briefings, communicating key business objectives.

Challenge performance constructively, focusing on quality, throughput and labour efficiency.

Audit technical and production documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Complete detailed shift handovers and ensure production areas are left clean, safe and organised.

Review productivity and performance data, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Identify training and development needs within the team and support performance improvement initiatives.

Work closely with Technical, Engineering and Planning teams to deliver daily production plans.

What We're Looking For Experience in a Production Team Leader, Section Leader or similar supervisory role within food manufacturing.

Strong people management and leadership skills.

Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and performance management.

Understanding of retailer standards and food manufacturing best practices.

Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and make effective decisions under pressure.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

A proactive approach to driving standards, productivity and team engagement.

If you're a motivated production leader who enjoys developing teams, driving performance and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.

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We think you need these skills to ace Production Section Leader in Leicester

People Management
Leadership Skills
Continuous Improvement Methodologies
Performance Management
Knowledge of Retailer Standards
Food Manufacturing Best Practices
Decision-Making Under Pressure