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Posted 12 August, 2026

Production Team Leader

The Sterling Choice Ltd
Spalding, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Production Team Leader Location: LincolnshireShift: 2-2-3 Days | 6:30am – 6:30pmPermanentAre you an experienced Production Team Leader who enjoys leading people, driving performance and creating a positive culture on the shop floor?We're working with a well-established food manufacturing business that is continuing to invest in its operations and people. Due to internal promotions, retirement and business growth, they're now looking to add several Team Leaders to their production team.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable business where you'll have genuine opportunities to progress your career.The Role Reporting into the Production Manager, you'll take ownership of your production area, ensuring safety, quality and performance standards are achieved while motivating your team to deliver exceptional results.Your responsibilities will include:Leading, motivating and developing a production team to achieve daily targetsDriving a positive health & safety culture across the departmentMonitoring productivity, quality and waste while identifying opportunities for continuous improvementEnsuring products are manufactured to customer and food safety standardsSupporting training, coaching and development of team membersManaging attendance, performance and employee engagementWorking closely with Production, Engineering and Technical teams to maximise efficiencyEnsuring accurate production records and KPIs are maintainedSupporting GMP standards and housekeeping across your areaAbout You We're looking for someone who can bring energy, accountability and strong leadership skills to the team.You'll ideally have:Previous experience leading teams within a food manufacturing environmentStrong people management and coaching skillsA proactive, hands-on leadership styleGood understanding of food safety, quality and health & safety standardsExcellent communication and organisational skillsThe ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectivelyExperience driving performance against production KPIsWhat's on Offer Permanent position with a successful and growing manufacturer2-2-3 day shift pattern (6:30am – 6:30pm)Genuine opportunities for career progressionSupportive management teamA business that invests in developing its peopleIf you're an experienced Production Team Leader looking for your next challenge within food manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today for a confidential conversation.TPBN1_UKTJ