Manufacturing Team Leader

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader to join a growing manufacturing operation in Surrey.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production professional with a background in food manufacturing, brewing, fermentation, beverage production, dairy, biotechnology or other process manufacturing environments.

The successful candidate will lead a small manufacturing team and play an important role in day-to-day production, process improvement and the continued development of manufacturing operations.

Pharmaceutical experience is not required.

The Role

As Manufacturing Team Leader, you will provide day-to-day leadership to a small production team, ensuring manufacturing activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

You will be a hands-on leader, supporting production activities while providing direction, technical guidance and support to the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a small team of up to 2–3 Manufacturing Operators

Coordinate daily production activities and allocate work

Ensure manufacturing schedules and production targets are achieved

Operate and oversee manufacturing and process equipment

Support fermentation, media preparation and manufacturing activities

Ensure equipment is prepared, operated and cleaned correctly

Monitor production performance, quality and process compliance

Ensure production records and documentation are completed accurately

Provide technical guidance and support to team members

Train, coach and develop less experienced manufacturing personnel

Identify and resolve day-to-day operational issues

Support equipment troubleshooting and process investigations

Maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene and contamination control

Ensure procedures and quality standards are followed

Support GMP and other relevant manufacturing

requirements

Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement

Promote a positive culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Minimum 3 years' manufacturing experience

Previous experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor or Senior Operator

Strong background in production or process manufacturing

Experience within food, brewing, fermentation, beverage, dairy, biotechnology or similar environments

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and process control

Strong health and safety awareness

Experience working to quality systems and documented procedures

Proven leadership and communication skills

Experience supporting, training or mentoring a small team

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Excellent attention to detail

A hands-on and proactive approach to manufacturing

Flexibility to work evenings, nights and weekends

What We Offer

Up to £25 per hour, depending on experience

Initial 3-month fixed-term contract

Potential for extension or permanent opportunities

Opportunity to develop your leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment

Hands-on role with genuine responsibility

Support and training provided

If you're an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Supervisor or Senior Production Operator looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the role further