Fermentation Shift Lead

Production Shift Leader (Fermentation)Up to £44,000 Evening Shift Farnham, Surrey 37.5 hours per week Ready to step up and lead a team? This is a hands-on Shift Leader role with a well-known UK gut health brand, paying up to £44,000. You''ll lead a small fermentation team making live bacteria supplements that are sold across the country. It''s a role for someone who enjoys being on the production floor themselves, setting the pace for the shift and making sure everything is done safely, correctly and to a high standard. Why apply? Up to £44,000 per year Permanent role with a respected, growing health brand A small team of 4 to 5 operators to lead and develop A genuine leadership role where you stay hands-on Reporting directly to the Head of Operations Working pattern, Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 2am, Sunday, 6am to 2pm - Fridays and Saturdays off What you''ll do Lead the start-of-shift huddle and turn the production plan into clear priorities for the team Allocate work across the team based on priorities, skills and resources Work alongside your operators to prepare, start, monitor and complete fermentation batches to SOPs Respond to process deviations and carry out first-line troubleshooting on equipment Make sure production records are accurate and batch traceability is maintained Coach and train your team so everyone is confident and competent in their work Keep the Head of Operations updated on progress, risks and anything that needs support Hand over clearly to the ..... full job details .....