Production Team Leader
Salary: £31,471 per annum (includes shift allowance)
Holiday: 33 days (25 + 8 bank holidays)
Hours: Full-time, rotating shifts Monday to Friday:

Morning: 6am - 2pm

Afternoon: 2pm - 10pm
Occasional night shift cover may be required

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on, proactive Production Team Leader to join our growing manufacturing team. You'll be leading from the front-making sure health & safety standards are met, quality stays high, and your team is engaged, trained, and working efficiently.

This is a great opportunity for someone with production experience who enjoys coaching others, driving improvement, and making a real impact on day-to-day operations.

What You'll Be Doing

Health & Safety Leadership

Take full ownership of H&S across your area

Ensure teams are working safely, using correct PPE, and following site procedures

Keep risk assessments and SOPs up-to-date and user-friendly

Investigate any incidents and provide reports within 24 hours

Quality & Compliance

Champion a "right first time" mindset

Maintain strict food safety and quality standards

Oversee product sampling and sign-off procedures

Ensure clear, accurate documentation and audit readiness

Support with non-conformance and CAPA investigations

Manage line clearance in line with SOP372

Team Development

Coach and support team members to grow their skills

Identify training needs-for your team and yourself

Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture

Continuous Improvement

Work with your team to deliver measurable improvements

Analyse key trends weekly with the Shift Manager and act on findings

Reduce changeover times by 20% and boost productivity by 10%

Operational Excellence

Lead by example-set up, run and clean down machines correctly

Manage performance to maximise output and minimise downtime

Uphold 5S standards (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain)

Communication

Keep clear, accurate shift reports (H&S, performance, quality issues, etc.)

Provide thorough handovers between shifts to keep things running smoothly

Flag material shortages promptly and communicate clearly

Run daily team briefings to keep everyone aligned

What We're Looking For

Previous experience leading a team in a production or manufacturing environment

Food or pharmaceutical industry background (desirable)

Familiarity with Clean Room protocols (a bonus but not essential)

A confident communicator and team motivator

A focus on continuous improvement and doing things the right way

Ready to lead a team that makes a difference? Apply now and help us keep quality high and operations running at their best.

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