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Section Leader
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Are you a hands-on leader with experience in food manufacturing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced production environment where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, market-leading food manufacturer in the Spalding area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Section Leader, Team Leader, or Production Supervisor, or an ambitious production professional who has been stepping into a leadership role and is ready to take the next step in their career.
You'll be joining a business that values its people, invests in development, and offers genuine opportunities for progression.
The Role
As a Section Leader, you'll be responsible for leading a production team to achieve daily targets while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational performance.
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You'll be the driving force behind your team, ensuring production plans are delivered safely, efficiently, and to customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team within a fast-paced production environment.
- Deliver production plans while meeting KPIs for safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
- Monitor team performance and provide coaching and support where needed.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across your area.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Production, Engineering, and Technical teams.
- Promote a positive, engaged, and high-performing team culture.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Section Leader, Team Leader, Line Leader, or Production Supervisor within food manufacturing.
- Strong people management and leadership skills.
- A proactive approach with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of food safety, quality, and health & safety standards.
- Confidence working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- A passion for developing people and driving operational excellence.
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What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary.
- Excellent benefits package.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- The chance to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business.
If you're an ambitious leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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