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Advanced Team Lead

  • Location:

    Hamilton

  • Sector:

    Supply Chain & Procurement

  • Salary:

    £36000 - £38000

  • Contact:

    Becca Addie

  • Contact email:

    becca.addie@alexandersteele.com

  • Contact phone:

    0

  • Job ref:

    3244

  • Published:

    about 1 hour ago

  • Expiry date:

    11 Jan 2026

Production Team Lead

Location: South Lanarkshire
Reports to: Manufacturing Shift Lead
Hours: Full-time, four on four off
We are seeking an effective and hands-on Production Team Lead to support a food manufacturing operation in South Lanarkshire. You will play a key role in leading a production team, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
About the Role
The Production Team Lead is responsible for supporting daily production performance, maintaining standards, and leading a motivated team. You will drive safe working practices, product quality, and consistent execution of processes whilst contributing to continuous improvement across your area of expertise.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, motivate and support a production team to meet performance targets.
  • Promote and uphold the company’s values, behaviours and site standards.
  • Assist with workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
  • Manage daily routines using Leader Standard Work.
  • Participate in Short Interval Control (SIC) meetings to drive output.
  • Champion Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality compliance.
  • Raise hazards and near misses and support investigation processes.
  • Oversee training for new starters and monitor competency progress.
  • Support performance management, time and attendance and staff development.
  • Ensure compliance with SOPs and maintain efficient, safe line operations.
  • Communicate clearly through briefs, huddles and effective shift handovers.
  • Contribute to improvement activities, including A3 initiatives and changeovers.
Requirements
  • Experience in a team leader or supervisory role within manufacturing.
  • Strong communication and people-management skills.
  • Understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety and quality procedures.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement.
  • Flexible, proactive and committed to achieving high standards.
What We Offer
  • A key operational role within a major UK food manufacturer.
  • Opportunities for training, development and progression.
  • Supportive, team-focused working environment.
If you are a motivated team leader with a passion for safety, quality, and operational excellence within the food manufacturing industry, we would love to hear from you.