Cleone Foods Limited
Production Team Leader
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Location
Birmingham B18 5AY
Salary
Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract
Full time, Permanent
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Pension scheme contributions
- Staff discounts on our Island Delight range
- Staff Tester Card – access exclusive discounts on food, clothing, cinema tickets, and popular retailers such as TK Maxx, McDonald’s, and more
- Free on-site parking and care charging
- Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression
- A supportive and inclusive working culture where contributions are valued
- Being part of a passionate, innovative team in a company with strong heritage and growth plans!
About the Role
Lead People. Drive Performance. Deliver Quality.
Cleone Foods is looking for an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join our Production team.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for overseeing daily operations, supporting and developing team members, and ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
If you're a natural leader with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, food production, packing, dispatch, or warehouse environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Team Leader, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of your department by:
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- Leading, motivating, and supporting a team of Production Operatives
- Allocating resources and delegating work effectively across shifts
- Coaching and training employees to ensure competence and performance
- Monitoring productivity, quality, food safety, and health & safety standards
- Managing employee attendance, return-to-work processes, and day-to-day people matters
- Conducting quality control checks and ensuring all documentation is completed accurately
- Working closely with Supervisors, Managers, and fellow Team Leaders to achieve operational targets
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the factory
- Ensuring all cleaning, hygiene, PPE, and housekeeping standards are maintained
- Conducting effective shift handovers and communicating operational updates
What We're Looking For
We're Seeking Someone Who Has
- Previous experience in a Team Leader, Line Leader, Supervisor, or similar role within a production/manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills
- The ability to train, coach, and develop team members
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Good understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Hygiene standards
- Experience working towards productivity and efficiency targets
- Flexibility to work different shifts and overtime when required
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily production and packing activities
- Ensure staffing levels are sufficient and resources are deployed effectively
- Monitor team performance and productivity
- Ensure all CCPs, quality procedures, and company policies are followed
- Maintain BRC and food safety standards
- Carry out workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safety checks
- Complete and verify production records and departmental documentation
- Coordinate staff breaks and shift rotations
- Identify and escalate machinery, quality, or product safety concerns
- Build positive working relationships across all departments
Why Join Cleone Foods
At Cleone Foods, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where employees can develop their skills, contribute ideas, and build rewarding careers.
If you're passionate about leading teams, driving operational excellence, and making a real impact within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career with Cleone Foods
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