Production Team Leader
Core
Lead the safe, efficient, and right-first-time production of microbiological media for Food and Waters laboratories.
Role type
Senior IC Production Team Leader (Manufacturing/Lab)
Builds
Microbiological media for laboratory testing
Domain
Life Sciences / Food Safety / Water Quality
Required skills
Production planning, team supervision, quality control, safety compliance (COSHH/5S), root-cause analysis, performance management, training & competency assessment, stock control, continuous improvement.
Preferred skills
Experience in manufacturing, engineering, science, food, pharmaceutical, or operations; knowledge of standard operating procedures and traceable documentation.
Technologies
Basic digital systems, batch records, calibration tools
Responsibilities
Plan daily/weekly production and allocate work; monitor stock levels and batch rotation; ensure safe production per SOPs; lead continuous-improvement activities; manage team attendance, performance, and training; investigate non-conforming work and implement corrective actions; maintain accurate production and quality-control records.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC