Production Team Leader

4 weeks ago


Pontefract, Wakefield, United Kingdom Intersnack Full time

Team Captain

Pontefract (Home of Butterkist popcorn)

Permanent Role

Double days initially (06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00) but likely to be moving to 3 shift within the next 12 months ((06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00/22:00-06:00)

We're looking for a Team Captain to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? We're a dynamic Manufacturing & Production team where your passion for leading teams and driving operational excellence can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and Empower Teams: Inspire and motivate a diverse team of production workers to achieve daily targets, fostering a positive and collaborative environment
  • Operational Coordination: Efficiently manage personnel planning, shift allocation, and team coordination to ensure smooth production flow, addressing unplanned absences and changes swiftly
  • Support and Guidance: Act as the go-to resource for team members, offering advice and hands-on support while balancing team member duties with leadership responsibilities
  • Health, Safety, and Compliance: Champion adherence to all health and safety standards, ensuring the well-being of the team and compliance with regulations
  • Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving: Lead shift handovers, oversee routine maintenance tasks (CILs), and proactively address issues, escalating complex challenges to senior leadership when necessary

What's in it for you?

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer:

  • Competitive salary, depending on the skills and experience you can bring
  • Bonus scheme
  • Annual Salary Review
  • Medicash health cash plan
  • Private healthcare (role/grade dependent)
  • Digital GP service and Best Doctors (2nd Medical Opinion service)
  • Cancer care
  • Company sick pay (eligibility criteria exist)
  • Holiday buy scheme
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

Requirements:

  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Encourages others with less experience or who need help
  • Is positive even when under pressure
  • Demonstrates personal responsibility
  • Shows enthusiasm for learning
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Flexibility to work in shifts and weekends, if required

If you're a self-motivated individual with a passion for leading teams and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at KP Snacks and be part of our dynamic Manufacturing & Production team.



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