Production Team Leader

About the role

Willa Foods is launching a high‑volume contract and needs a hands‑on Production Team Leader to drive rapid scale. You will lead a busy production floor, ensure safety and quality, and build the processes and team structure required for the next growth phase.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and motivate production teams across AM and PM shifts.
• Deliver production plans safely, efficiently and on schedule.
• Manage labour, monitor targets and drive continuous improvement.
• Train, coach and develop team members.
• Maintain food safety, quality and hygiene standards.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and team development.
• Communicate effectively between shifts and senior management.

Required profile

• Proven experience in food manufacturing, food production or ready‑meal manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead production teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality systems.
• Positive attitude, self‑starter mentality and ability to make quick decisions.
• Excellent communication and people‑management skills.

Required skills

• Food manufacturing
• Ready‑meal manufacturing
• Food safety
• Quality systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Staff meals
• Career progression opportunities
• Chance to make a real impact in a fast‑growing business