Production Team Leader
Location: DoughGirl Bakery, Skegness
Department: Production
Reports to: Bakery Manager
Hours: Full Time (including one Saturday per 3 months and flexibility during peak trading periods)
About DoughGirl
At DoughGirl, we're passionate about creating exceptional cookies, cookie pies and tray bakes that customers genuinely love. We pride ourselves on producing premium products using quality ingredients whilst maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and efficiency.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for a motivated Production Team Leader who will inspire the team, maintain excellent production standards and help drive continuous improvement throughout the bakery.
The Role
The Production Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of bakery operatives to ensure daily production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will lead by example, support and develop your team, monitor performance and ensure all production processes are followed consistently.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership
- Lead, motivate and support a team of production operatives.
- Set high standards through leading by example.
- Ensure team members understand daily priorities and production plans.
- Conduct daily team briefings where appropriate.
- Support the onboarding and training of new team members.
- Coach individuals to improve performance and confidence.
- Encourage teamwork and positive communication across departments.
Production Management
- Deliver daily production plans on time.
- Ensure products are manufactured to specification.
- Monitor productivity and labour efficiency.
- Allocate labour effectively throughout each shift.
- React quickly to changing production requirements.
- Minimise downtime wherever possible.
- Monitor production output and identify opportunities for improvement.
Quality & Food Safety
- Ensure all products meet DoughGirl quality standards.
- Follow and enforce all food safety procedures.
- Maintain excellent hygiene standards throughout production.
- Complete all required production paperwork accurately.
- Ensure full product traceability is maintained.
- Escalate quality concerns immediately.
- Support internal and external audits.
Health & Safety
- Promote a positive safety culture.
- Ensure safe systems of work are followed at all times.
- Carry out equipment and area checks.
- Report hazards, accidents and near misses immediately.
- Ensure PPE is worn correctly.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Reduce waste wherever possible.
- Support new product launches.
- Help develop improved production processes.
- Encourage team suggestions and innovation.
- Support business growth through continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
The Production Team Leader will be responsible for:
- Meeting daily production targets.
- Product quality.
- Team performance.
- Food safety compliance.
- Health & Safety compliance.
- Production paperwork.
- Labour efficiency.
- Waste reduction.
- Training and coaching team members.
- Positive team culture.
Skills & ExperienceEssential
- Previous experience within a food manufacturing or bakery environment.
- Experience supervising or leading a team.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good problem-solving ability.
- High attention to detail.
- Good understanding of food hygiene.
- Flexible and reliable.
- Competent with basic computer systems.
Desirable
- Level 2 or Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
- HACCP awareness.
- Experience working within SALSA, BRCGS or similar food manufacturing standards.
- First Aid qualification.
- Manual Handling qualification.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who:
- Leads by example.
- Is calm under pressure.
- Takes ownership of problems.
- Has a positive attitude.
- Motivates others.
- Builds strong working relationships.
- Is organised and dependable.
- Strives for continuous improvement.
- Takes pride in producing exceptional products.
- Is adaptable and willing to support wherever required.
Performance Measures
Success within this role will be measured against:
- Production target achievement.
- Labour efficiency.
- Product quality.
- Waste reduction.
- Customer complaints relating to production.
- Health & Safety compliance.
- Food Safety compliance.
- Attendance and punctuality.
- Team engagement.
- Training and development of team members.
- Continuous improvement initiatives implemented.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension.
- Employee discount.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Recognition and reward programmes.
- A supportive and ambitious working environment.
- The opportunity to be part of one of the UK's fastest-growing bakery brands.
Our Core Values
At DoughGirl, our values are at the heart of everything we do.
Be Accountable
Take responsibility for your work.
Be Better
Keep learning—there's always room for improvement.
Be Collaborative
Work together—we are one team!
Be Proud
Put the work in and be proud of your achievements!
Be Proactive
Stay curious and apply your initiative to be efficient within your role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
- Baking: 1 year (preferred)
- Leadership: 2 years (required)
- Food production: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
