Drive Operational Excellence the "Heinz Way" About The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, built through a merger in 2015. We manufacture and market food and beverage products across the globe, including condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, coffee, and other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 iconic brands.
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team leader: can making operations (wigan).
- wigan, greater manchester
- posted 1 day ago
- closes 22 july 2026
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- wigan, greater manchester
- £20.31 per hour
- contract
- full-time
- job categorymanufacturing & production
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Our operations are guided by The "Kraft Heinz Way," which focuses on a global strategy to grow our brands and put the consumer at the center of everything we do. This includes a unique, creative approach to marketing and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The Opportunity in Wigan
Join our critical Can Making Department in the Wigan area. This Team Leader role is essential to our success, responsible for translating the "Heinz Ways" into daily operational reality. You will be a key driver in fostering a high-performance culture through effective people management and process control. Hourly Wage: £20.31 | Full-Time | Reports to: Operations Manager Key Responsibilities
As Team Leader, you will be on the floor leading and supporting a team of Production Operators to achieve consistent results in:
What We Require
Essential Skills & Experience
If you have the drive to lead our operations team and uphold the high standards of a global food leader, apply now!
show moreThe Opportunity in Wigan
Join our critical Can Making Department in the Wigan area. This Team Leader role is essential to our success, responsible for translating the "Heinz Ways" into daily operational reality. You will be a key driver in fostering a high-performance culture through effective people management and process control. Hourly Wage: £20.31 | Full-Time | Reports to: Operations Manager Key Responsibilities
As Team Leader, you will be on the floor leading and supporting a team of Production Operators to achieve consistent results in:
- Leadership and Team Management: Nurturing, coaching, and managing your team's development and performance.
- Performance Management: Consistently achieving production, safety, and quality targets (KPIs).
- Operational Excellence: Implementing rigorous process control and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Quality and Compliance: Upholding the highest standards in product quality and regulatory compliance.
What We Require
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven Leadership Experience in a dynamic manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills with the ability to communicate, motivate, and manage diverse teams effectively.
- Solid Knowledge of Production KPIs and experience in driving improvements against them.
- A Flexible Approach to Problem Solving and a commitment to challenging the status quo.
Benefits:
- Free onsite parking
- Staff shop
- Access to a unique benefits app designed just for Randstad staff (Happi benefits)
If you have the drive to lead our operations team and uphold the high standards of a global food leader, apply now!
Drive Operational Excellence the "Heinz Way" About The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, built through a merger in 2015. We manufacture and market food and beverage products across the globe, including condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, coffee, and other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 iconic brands.
Our operations are guided by The "Kraft Heinz Way," which focuses on a global strategy to grow our brands and put the consumer at the center of everything we do. This includes a unique, creative approach to marketing and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The Opportunity in Wigan
Join our critical Can Making Department in the Wigan area. This Team Leader role is essential to our success, responsible for translating the "Heinz Ways" into daily operational reality. You will be a key driver in fostering a high-performance culture through effective people management and process control. Hourly Wage: £20.31 | Full-Time | Reports to: Operations Manager Key Responsibilities
As Team Leader, you will be on the floor leading and supporting a team of Production Operators to achieve consistent results in: ...
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, built through a merger in 2015. We manufacture and market food and beverage products across the globe, including condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, coffee, and other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 iconic brands.
Our operations are guided by The "Kraft Heinz Way," which focuses on a global strategy to grow our brands and put the consumer at the center of everything we do. This includes a unique, creative approach to marketing and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The Opportunity in Wigan
Join our critical Can Making Department in the Wigan area. This Team Leader role is essential to our success, responsible for translating the "Heinz Ways" into daily operational reality. You will be a key driver in fostering a high-performance culture through effective people management and process control. Hourly Wage: £20.31 | Full-Time | Reports to: Operations Manager Key Responsibilities
As Team Leader, you will be on the floor leading and supporting a team of Production Operators to achieve consistent results in: ...
- Leadership and Team Management: Nurturing, coaching, and managing your team's development and performance.
- Performance Management: Consistently achieving production, safety, and quality targets (KPIs).
- Operational Excellence: Implementing rigorous process control and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Quality and Compliance: Upholding the highest standards in product quality and regulatory compliance.
What We Require
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven Leadership Experience in a dynamic manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills with the ability to communicate, motivate, and manage diverse teams effectively.
- Solid Knowledge of Production KPIs and experience in driving improvements against them.
- A Flexible Approach to Problem Solving and a commitment to challenging the status quo.
Benefits:
- Free onsite parking
- Staff shop
- Access to a unique benefits app designed just for Randstad staff (Happi benefits)
If you have the drive to lead our operations team and uphold the high standards of a global food leader, apply now!
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