Role: Production Team Leader
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £39,800
Late Shift: Monday - Thursday - 2pm - 11.30pm
Benefits
- Flexible working
- 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays)
- 3 days' paid volunteering leave
- Comprehensive private healthcare
- Enhanced pension plan
- Life assurance
- Optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan
- Free onsite parking
Overview
To oversee day‑to‑day operational activity across a busy production line. You will ensure safe working practices, deliver high‑quality output, support continuous improvement, and guide your team to perform at their best.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Provide clear instruction, direction and daily guidance to the assembly team
- Conduct and manage training, feedback sessions, appraisals, reviews, and Return to Work discussions
- Carry out weekly/monthly team briefings and daily SDT meetings
- Maintain and promote the highest standards of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), including completing risk assessments and supporting relevant investigations
- Ensure working practices meet required quality standards, SOPs, work instructions, skills matrices and processes
- Lead by example in alignment with company Core Values
- Run and coordinate all operational tasks across the assembly line in line with procedures
- Manage daily administrative tasks and reporting requirements
- Develop strong cross‑functional working relationships across the business
- Gain an understanding of departmental KPIs and support the team in contributing to these targets
- Interpret and analyse data to identify improvements and cost‑reduction opportunitiesActively participate in projects and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
- Take ownership of your own development plan, continually building your skills and knowledge
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience or proven ability in leading a team within a manufacturing or assembly environment
- Demonstrable problem‑solving ability
- Experience working with a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Strong understanding and practical application of EHS requirements
- Experience working on projects or improvement initiatives
- Familiarity with CI tools (Six Sigma, 5Y, yellow belt, etc.)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
For further details, please contact Nick Sollis.
