IPS – The UK’s Market Leading Co-Packer, working with some of the best known food brands to provide cost-effective and innovative co-packing, co-filling and co-manufacturing solutions. Our comprehensive range of contract packing services have been developed and tailored in response to the requirements of our clients.

Our Minworth site (B76 9EH) are now recruiting for a Team Leader on a full time basis.

Shift: Any 5 in 7 Days.

Salary: £30,000 per annum.

To manage production lines and labour to meet planned volume and commercial targets, and in accordance with QA and safety standards.

• To effectively motivate a team of people to meet production targets
• Ensure the final product meets client specifications (SPI)
• To effectively maximise production efficiency to ensure plan is met on an hourly/daily basis
• Effectively use the integrated management system (Vision)
• To adhere to and promote best practice in accordance with company health, safety and quality regulations
• To ensure all paperwork and systems are completed and accurate in accordance with company procedures
• To ensure that all areas comply with hygienic audits, both internal and external
• To ensure GMP (good manufacturing practices) and housekeeping (clean as you go) are strictly adhered to
• To liaise with agency controllers on a day to day basis providing feedback regarding agency workers
• To attend team leader meetings
• To assist in the training and development of new starters
• To act as a role model for best practice
• Monitor, control and minimise waste
• Play an active part in continuous improvement
• To conduct RTW and disciplinary interviews as required
• To participate in the companies appraisal system
• Drive own personal development through training and work based experience
• To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, that reasonably fall within the scope and grade of the post

• Experience of working within a manufacturing/production/FMCG environment
• Organizational and leadership abilities
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate in a positive and clear manner
• Meet standards required for internal and external audits
• Use of integrated management system
• Line targets and Labour management
• Quality management and production 
• All aspects or Health and Safety. 
• Managing and controlling Waste targets

As part of its Drive to make IPS a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform