Production Team Leader

Job description

**Company** IRCA Group is a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers and large food manufacturers. Core products include chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery/pastry ingredients. Headquartered in Italy, IRCA Group has a strong track record of growth over the last decade. It has 22 manufacturing facilities worldwide, 2,400+ employees, and €1 billion in revenues. **What We Offer** IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally. With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference. If you are looking for: - a competitive salary - stimulating challenges - the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company IRCA is the right place. Please note we do not offer sponsorship. You must have full right to work in the UK. **The Role** Seeking a results-driven professional to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced production environment. The role involves ensuring efficient production, maintaining compliance with food manufacturing safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives through people management and performance optimisation. Working a 3 shift rotation of 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00 and 22:00-06:00. ### Key Responsibilities - · Deliver the production plan through direct reporting teams on shifts. - · Ensure adherence to food manufacturing safety and quality standards. - · Implement lean manufacturing techniques within production operations. - · Manage team performance to align­­­ with site business plans. - · Optimise labour use to meet production program requirements and customer expectations. - · Oversee equipment efficiency, GMP, waste control, labour costs, and materials management. - · Create an environment where individuals can challenge the status quo, embrace change, and improve performance. - · Develop and utilise KPIs, ensuring they are effectively communicated at all levels. - · Collaborate with different business units to meet customer delivery requirements. ### Qualifications and Skills - **Essential:** - · Experience in a relevant discipline. - · Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). - · Strong coaching and situational leadership skills. - **·** Excellent values and behaviours aligned with the company’s vision. - **Desirable:** - · Qualification in Continuous Improvement. - · Health & Safety qualification (IOSH). - · HACCP Level 2. - · Previous experience with SAP or Infor M3 ERP systems. - **Professional Skills:** - · Proven experience in a production engineering environment, preferably within FMCG. - · Experience managing automated process lines. - · Demonstrated ability to coach teams and lead change initiatives. - · Data-driven mindset, using data to improve quality and OEE. - · Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.