Production Team Leader

5 months ago


Worthing, United Kingdom Bird & Blend Tea Co. Full time

**Production Team Leader**

**Who are Bird & Blend Tea Co.?**

Bird & Blend was set up and is run by Krisi and Mike, who met whilst studying Politics (of all things) at university. Starting off packing tea in their bedroom and attending markets, building Bird & Blend from scratch while staying true to our ethos and values has been Krisi and Mike’s passion. Now with an awesome team, multiple retail stores & a thriving international online store, Bird & Blend is leading the way in tea innovation in the UK.

**What does a Team Leader do?**

The role of a Team Leader in our production room is to assist the Production Manager and existing Team Leader in all operational aspects of the production room. You will ensure the smooth running and timely completion of the daily schedule, complete traceability records for bulk goods in and completed goods out, maintenance logs, tea issue logs and any other AdHoc tasks. You will also be responsible for leading the team by example and setting a high standard of work through a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Team Leaders are responsible for leading and Inspiring the team to deliver on all KPI’s set out by the Production and Operations Manager. Communication with other department managers including the Warehouse and Online Fulfillment is essential to achieving these so maintaining those lines of communication is very important.

As part of the role your day to day will also include weighing up tea, running machinery, assembling packaging, boxing up stock, blending matcha and mastering Sticky Chai. Full training will be given for this role but possessing the following traits will all be essential: leadership skills, efficiency, competitiveness, organization, cleanliness & very high standards.

We are looking for a full time Team Leader to work 5 days (40 hours) per week. This position will include regular weekend work. The department's operational hours are between 8am and 4.30pm, gradually moving to 7 days a week, at our Back Ops site “The Nest”. Working outside of ‘normal’ hours (evenings) will be required as we expand our operating hours.

**What are the responsibilities?**
- Creating our wide range of tea, matcha and sticky chai products to a high standard.
- To work to the set deadlines whilst maintaining our high quality expectations.
- Drinking TEA-licious cuppas.
- General assistance across the department, keeping everywhere clean especially in between tasks, keeping a tidy and safe workspace and assisting in setting up the room and tasks.
- Updating Traceability records.
- A general understanding of Health & Safety food hygiene (full training provided).
- Key holder responsibilities.

**Does this sound like you?**
- A clear pride in how you work with a desire to deliver great customer experiences whilst representing Bird and Blend Tea Co.
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure traceability and packing accuracy.
- Experience in a fast paced environment.
- Has experience in leading a small team.
- Up for the challenge of beating targets and smashing deadlines.
- Wants to work for an ethical brand, alongside a vibrant group of like minded people.
- Whether you’re working on an individual task or part of a group production line you will be a logical thinker, practically minded, and above all you will be a real team player.
- Possess a passion for the environment to support B&B in reaching impact goals set out in the sustainability and impact strategy. (We’ve just gained our B-Corp certification)
- Innovative thinker - we love to hear ideas on how we can better our processes.

**Are there any perks?**

Of course there are, for all your hard work you will get:

- To be a member of an independent who truly cares about its team and will support its team members in any areas in which they wish to grow.
- £11.55 Per Hour
- Free tea drinks when working
- Monthly tea allowance and a generous staff discount
- Retail Trust Membership -Supporting your wellbeing
- Membership of company pension scheme (if applicable)
- Holiday accrual that grows with loyalty
- Bike to work Scheme
- Retail Rewards Shopping discount scheme

**Now what?**

All that's left to do is grab yourself a brew and hit apply

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**Applications without a covering letter are not considered.**

PS, We are also a living wage employer - Wahey



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