Production Area Leader

Job Opportunity: Production Area Leader

Location: North Lincolnshire
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
Shifts: Mon–Fri (Fixed Nights: 10pm–6.15am)

Proud to be supporting a leader in the Food Manufacturing industry to help them find a passionate and dedicated Production Area Leader to join their growing team.

This is your chance to step into a role where your leadership and operational expertise will make a real impact. You’ll be part of a company that lives by its values, putting people first, bringing positive energy, and driving continuous improvement.

The Role

As a Production Area Leader, you’ll take ownership of leading and developing your team to ensure excellence in health and safety, food safety, quality, cost, and operational efficiency. Working closely with key departments, you’ll champion best practices and foster a culture of improvement and collaboration.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading, motivating, and coaching your team to achieve top performance.
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance across the board.
• Maintaining audit-ready standards and ensuring high-quality outputs that meet BRC requirements.
• Managing recruitment processes, absence, and performance in line with company policies.
• Maximising yield, minimising waste, and driving efficiency improvements.
• Overseeing new product trials and launches, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Escalating critical issues and communicating effectively across departments.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience managing production teams in a fast-paced environment, ideally within FMCG.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach and a commitment to getting the job done.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in IT systems and confident with numbers and written communication.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in manufacturing/FMCG
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

About You

You’re a natural leader who inspires others to deliver their best. With a solutions-focused mindset and a passion for continuous improvement, you’re ready to take ownership and drive positive change. You thrive under pressure, adapt easily, and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo to deliver better results.

Why This Role?

This is your opportunity to join a business that truly values its people and is committed to doing things the right way. You’ll have the chance to grow your skills, lead a dedicated team, and make a real impact in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now.