Location: Redditch
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £31,500 - £34,500 DOE
Shift: 14:30 - 23:30, Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Zone Leader to oversee multiple production lines and Cell Leaders. This pivotal role ensures food safety, product quality, health and safety, and brand integrity across your zone. You will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and team performance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Management

• Assign roles and provide clear instructions to team members.
• Motivate and support your team to meet production targets.
• Conduct performance and probationary reviews.
• Lead investigations and disciplinary hearings with HR support.
• Present quarterly profit improvement plans to senior management.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor GMP, food safety, and health & safety standards across your area.
• Resolve local issues independently and escalate when necessary.
• Complete weekly food safety audits and ensure accurate documentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis for machine breakdowns and liaise with engineering.
• Maintain absence levels below 3%.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and share best practises.
• Raise ideas for process enhancements and support new product launches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve delays or equipment issues.

Key Performance Indicators

• GMP score > 85%
• OCE (Plan Attainment) > 95%
• Accurate and timely completion of paperwork
• Effective CCP checks and issue escalation
• Minimised waste and giveaway levels
• Compliance with food safety, quality, and health & safety standards

Required Training & Qualifications

To be signed off as a fully competent Zone Leader, you must complete the following training (provided on-site):

• Food Safety Level 3
• Fire Safety & Fire Marshal
• GMP, Allergen & Organic Controls
• Brand Integrity & Traceability
• ASC/MSC Awareness
• Coaching & Mentoring
• BEF Leadership & Values

Language Requirement

Fluency in English (spoken, written, and reading) is essential for effective communication, documentation, and compliance.

Essential Requirement

All applicants must have experience working within food production. This is a mandatory requirement due to the nature of the role and the standards expected.

Core Values & Behaviours

We are a behaviour-driven business. The successful candidate will embody our core values:

• Teamwork – Collaborate to achieve shared goals.
• Quality – Prioritise food safety and product excellence.
• Honesty – Communicate openly and transparently.
• Passion – Demonstrate enthusiasm for continuous improvement.

Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• Safe working practises and reporting of near misses.
• Integrity in following procedures.
• A commitment to our competency framework (CL2 – Advanced Contributor).

Ready to Lead?

If you are a driven leader with a passion for quality and team development, and have experience in food production, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today.

If interested in this role please send a message to Jodie on whatsapp (phone number removed)