Production Shift Team Lead

About the role

We are looking for an effective, hands‑on Production Shift Team Lead to support our food manufacturing operation in South Lanarkshire. You will lead a production team in a fast‑paced FMCG environment, ensuring safety, efficiency and high‑quality output.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a production team to meet performance targets.
• Promote and uphold company 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.

Required profile

• 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.

Required skills

What we offer

• A key operational role within a major UK food manufacturer.
• Opportunities for training, development and progression.
• Supportive, team‑focused working environment.