Advanced Team Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Team Lead to join our team at Lightbody’s of Hamilton, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient production across site.

Responsibilities

Supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient production across site; Taking ownership of process adherence on shift, leading and supporting the team to deliver high-quality products safely, efficiently, and consistently; Driving performance against KPIs including waste reduction, throughput, yield, and quality; Supporting continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as A3 methodology and action teams; Using Leader Standard Work and contributing to Short Interval Control meetings; Maintaining compliance with GMP, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and site standards; Reviewing workforce planning requirements in line with labour budgets; Overseeing time and attendance monitoring and addressing performance or attendance issues; Monitoring training for new starters and supporting skills development and succession planning; Communicating via shift handovers, briefings, notices, and digital platforms; Championing Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Quality standards; Working flexibly to support changing production needs

Requirements

Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment; Experience leading or supervising teams on the shop floor; Strong ability to coach, motivate, and develop people; Good understanding of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and GMP standards; Experience working to KPIs such as waste, yield, throughput, and quality; Strong communication skills across all levels; Strong organisational skills with attention to detail; Comfortable working in a hands-on operational environment; Proactive, adaptable, and resilient approach to change and pace

Nice to have

Confident using structured problem-solving or continuous improvement tools

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave; Enhanced Pension Scheme; Death in Service Benefit; Free Employee Assistance Programme; Retail discounts accessible via Benefits Hub platform; Company shop available at sites; Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral); Employee Recognition Awards; Extensive Learning & Development opportunities; Opportunity to be part of a fantastic, growing organisation