# Production Team Leader, Egg Innovation Centre

> Stonegate Farmers · Lacock, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-13

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Production, Blue

## Description

**Production Team Leader, Egg Innovation Center**

**£13.78 p/h**

**06.00am - 18.00pm, 4on4off**

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Production Team Leader to join our Egg Innovation Centre, leading and coordinating the day-to-day operation of one of our production lines.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced production environment, where you’ll take responsibility for your team, ensuring production runs safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of product quality, food hygiene and operational performance.

### What you’ll be doing

-   Lead and coordinate the daily operation of the production line within our Egg Innovation Centre, ensuring efficient workflow and consistently high product quality.
-   Ensure all scheduled production orders are completed successfully and in line with the production plan.
-   Set up production line equipment correctly and undertake basic fault-finding to minimise downtime and maintain line efficiency.
-   Lead the day-to-day activities of the team, driving performance against agreed KPIs.
-   Monitor key performance measures including plan adherence, egg utilisation and best practice, product quality, labour, waste, downtime, utility usage and stock efficiency.
-   Identify and manage non-conformances, implementing corrective actions in line with company policies, procedures and quality standards.
-   Ensure all production documentation is completed accurately and remains audit-ready, meeting internal and external compliance requirements.
-   Review and analyse production data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for continuous improvement.
-   Lead, motivate and develop team members through effective coaching, feedback and ongoing support.
-   Identify training and development needs and support performance management processes where required.
-   Delegate responsibilities effectively, ensuring team members understand what is expected of them and are empowered to deliver.
-   Complete clear and effective handovers with incoming Team Leaders and Managers to ensure continuity between shifts.
-   Maintain high standards of health, safety, food hygiene and quality throughout the operation.
-   Create a positive, inclusive and respectful working environment where everyone can perform at their best.

## Requirements

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

-   Previous experience leading or supervising a team within production, manufacturing or a similarly fast-paced environment.
-   A strong understanding of working to production targets and KPIs.
-   Confidence working with production equipment, including basic fault-finding.
-   Strong organisational and time-management skills.
-   The ability to remain calm, organised and effective under pressure.
-   A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
-   The ability to understand instructions quickly and act on them accurately.
-   Strong communication skills and the confidence to communicate effectively across all levels.
-   The ability to delegate effectively while maintaining overall accountability for team performance.
-   A patient, supportive and empathetic approach to people management.
-   A collaborative mindset and a willingness to work across teams to achieve shared goals.

## Benefits

**What We Offer:**

-   Competitive hourly pay
-   Regular shifts and weekly pay
-   Ongoing training and development
-   Free eggs every week
-   Subsidised staff transport from select locations
-   On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
-   A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome

## Apply

[Apply at Stonegate Farmers](https://apply.workable.com/stonegate-farmers/j/64DD9E57E4/apply)

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