Manufacturing Team Leader

Application Deadline: 22 November 2026

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Burton Latimer

Description

• At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a
• more inclusive workplace for everyone. We're committed to building an organisation
• where people from all walks of life feel they belong-where different voices, experiences,
• and backgrounds are valued and respected.

Please note: This is a 9-month FIXED TERM CONTRACT

We are looking for a Manufacturing leader whose role is to support the shift manager (and deputise for the shift manager) to manage the safe production process, from incoming material to finished goods through brilliant factory floor team leadership ensuring the safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery & engagement for the key performance indicators are achieved.

They will be a visible presence on the factory floor (for 80% of the time) with the team

This is a great opportunity to bring your experience to Weetabix and be part of our factory team during this 9-month fixed-term contract.

Closing date: 22nd November - Start date 4th January 2027
Interview process: On-Site interview
Working pattern: 24/7 shift pattern

The Recipe (About the Role)

What You'll be doing

• Ensure compliance with legal, food safety, health, environmental, and people policies.
• Monitor KPI targets and results for the team.
• Provide direct line management for the allocated team, excluding grievance or disciplinary meetings.
• Guide the team to meet objectives through coaching and operational standards adherence.
• Oversee training and development to maintain necessary skills and coverage.
• Effectively deploy resources and skills to achieve results.
• Manage the daily Management Operating System (MOS).
• Support improvement projects using collaborative tools and processes, fostering continuous improvement.
• Refer to the Team Leader RACI document for detailed roles and responsibilities.

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

Key Know How

• Some Team Management experience in a FMCG environment or similar
• Working knowledge of Business Improvement tools and techniques
• IOSH managing safety or willing to work towards
• Manual Handling
• Health and Safety Awareness

Desirable Skills

• Working knowledge of D365
• Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

• Competitive Salary & Annual Flexible benefits & Shift Allowance
• We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support
• your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Annual bonus %
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer

• Continued investment in your personal development
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
• Working Parents Support Group
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy