Production Team Leader Food Manufacturing Let s be honest some Team Leader jobs are really just glorified admin roles with a hi-vis. This isn t one of those.You ll be running a production line that actually produces things people eat. That means quality, pace, and standards matter because mistakes here don t just cost money, they end up on someone s dinner plate.You ll lead a team of operators who look to you to set the tone. Not by shouting, but by showing. If you re the type who hides in the office when things go wrong, this isn t going to work out. But if you get a buzz from being in the thick of it solving problems, coaching people, keeping the wheels turning you ll fit right in.You ll be measured on things like waste, output, and quality. The usual stuff. But more importantly, you ll be judged on whether your line runs better because you re leading it not just because you re standing there when it does.You ll need: Supervisory experience ideally from a food manufacturing background. The ability to stay calm and organised when production targets start looking more like wishful thinking. A sharp eye for detail (because labels, weights, and hygiene checks aren t suggestions). And enough confidence to hold your own with production managers, QA, and the rest of the factory floor. If you ve worked with fresh produce or short-shelf-life products, even better. You ll already know how to keep things moving without compromising standards.This role suits someone ambitious the kind