Team Leader – Food Production

Location: Chessington
Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum- DOE
Hours: 7:00pm – 7:00am
Shifts: 4 on, 4 off
Type: Permanent

Gap Personnel is recruiting for a Team Leader on behalf of a busy food manufacturing site based in Chessington. This is a permanent opportunity offering up to £42,500 per year for an experienced leader within FMCG/food production.

As Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of production operations, ensuring performance is delivered across Safety, People, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SPQDC).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage shift operations to deliver production targets and KPIs.

• Ensure the manufacture of safe, legal food in line with GMP, Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.

• Drive a strong safety culture and act immediately on any risks or incidents.

• Plan and allocate labour effectively, including managing absence, overtime and agency staff.

• Monitor line performance, yield and labour efficiency to control costs and improve output.

• Coach, develop and motivate a multi-skilled team to achieve weekly targets.

• Attend Tier meetings, report on KPIs and escalate operational issues where required.

• Work cross-functionally with Technical, Hygiene, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth operations.

• Maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure the site remains audit-ready.

Experience, Knowledge & Capabilities Required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role managing small teams.

• At least 2 years’ experience within FMCG, preferably food manufacturing.

• Strong people management skills with the ability to build a positive, high-performing team culture.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders cross-functionally.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Experience within ambient or chilled food production environments (advantageous).

Company Benefits

• 20 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing annually up to 25 days.

• Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer contribution.

• Life assurance (3× annual salary).

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Staff discount on products.

• Free refreshments.

• On-site parking.

• Referral programme.

• Sports & Social Fund.

To apply for this Team Leader position, please send your updated CV to:southend@gap-personnel.com, complete online registration, or contact the team on 01702 987900 for more information.