Team Leader

We are proud to be one of the leading gingerbread manufacturers in the UK through our brands Original Biscuit Bakers and Billingtons Gingerbread. A family run business since 1987, we supply the world with hand iced gingerbread creations and award winning heritage gingerbread.

We are now recruiting for a dynamic Team Leader to join a forward thinking, innovative business which has seen rapid growth in the last two years. As Team leader you will play a crucial role in motivating and coaching the team to achieve results and driving operational targets whilst maintaining a quality product.

**Main Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Management for direct reports within the production team - Leads a team, motivates the operators to achieve targets and have the correct values and beliefs.
- Responsible for Shift Efficiency of Production Lines and adherence with production plans and set KPI’s.
- Responsible for managing Cost Control Waste control/Labour Cost/Material usage.
- Responsible for reaching pre-defined objectives in compliance with Food Quality, Safety and Environmental Standards
- Ensuring the quality of all Products made in conjunction with ISO 9001 Quality System
- Management of HR/people matters - working in conjunction with HR/Operations manager, managing first level disciplinary and grievance cases, absence reviews and return to work interviews, ER related matters.
- Foster a development culture - supporting induction of new staff/probation reviews, ensuring staff are trained effectively to carry out their role, manage appraisals and development reviews. Plan for succession within the teams.
- Initiates direct communication with employees on an individual and team basis, with prompt resolution of any employee issues directly with the employees.
- Ensures a consistent roll-out of all new policies, procedures, working practices, company initiatives.
- Promotes innovative solutions to maximise efficiency. Fostering a continuous improvement approach.
- Participate in adhoc projects as required by the business.

**Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications**:

- Previous experience of working within a team leader/managerial role is desirable, proven soft skills and people management skills with the confidence to challenge others. Ability to develop, build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with management and staff.
- Previous experience of working in a manufacturing industry is essential (specifically food). Possess a general interest in food manufacturing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
- Strong numerical skills.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, with the ability to work to deadlines.
- Computer literate - Microsoft packages, MRP Platform (training given in MRP platform)
- Promoting values including being a team player, passionate, professional, committed, honest and treat people with dignity and respect.
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. Adherence to GDPR
- Leadership/Management training/qualifications desirable.
- Self-motivated, able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

**Benefits of working with us**:

- Training and Induction programme
- Pension scheme
- Up to 34 days paid holidays
- Bonus scheme
- on site parking
- Working Monday to Friday
- Full PPE provided
- Casual Dress
- Staff discount on products
- £100 Staff Referral Scheme

**Hours and Pay**:
Working Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week (8:30-5:00 pm - but flexibility required)

£29,550 per annum

Pay: £29,550.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Market Drayton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: IOFTL3