Production Team Leader

Near Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
Up to £40,000 + overtime
4 on 4 off Days 07:00 to 19:00

I m partnering with a well-established FMCG manufacturing business based near Kingston upon Thames to recruit a Production Team Leader for their day shift operation.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being on the shop floor, driving standards, developing people, and running a safe, high-performing area in a fast-paced environment.

If you re the type of leader who loves building strong teams, improving daily performance, and hitting targets the right way, this opportunity is well worth a conversation.

As Production Team Leader, you ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of a production team, driving performance across:

Safety
People
Quality
Delivery
Cost

You ll work closely with cross-functional teams including Technical, Hygiene, Engineering and Supply Chain, ensuring the shift is fully resourced, audit-ready and delivering to plan.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a shift team to hit production targets and KPIs

• Creating clear shift handovers and highlighting priorities and issues

• Labour planning including agency bookings, overtime, holidays and absence management

• Supporting training plans, upskilling and performance management

• Ensuring the area is always GMP compliant and audit-ready

• Escalating issues and presenting key performance updates in daily meetings

• Owning standards on the shop floor, leading from the front

• 2+ years experience in a leadership role (Production Team Leader / Shift Leader / Supervisor)

• 2+ years experience in FMCG manufacturing (food, drink, packaging, pharma or similar)

• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging teams day-to-day

• Solid understanding of GMP and site standards

• A proactive mindset: you spot problems early and take action

• Experience in chilled or ambient environments is a bonus

• Salary up to £40,000 (depending on experience)

• Overtime available

• Life insurance (3x salary)

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Nursery vouchers

• Staff discount on products

• Unlimited refreshments

• On-site parking

• Referral programme + sports/social fund

Based near Kingston upon Thames (Surrey)
Easy commute from Tolworth, Surbiton, Epsom and Worcester Park
Good public transport links + on-site parking

If you re a Production Team Leader looking for a step up, or you re a Supervisor ready for a bigger role in a structured FMCG environment, apply and I ll share full details confidentially.