Tennial Personnel are actively seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Team Leader to join a growing, family-run manufacturing business based in Risby, near Bury St Edmunds. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity after a successful 12 week working period, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with a 1-hour unpaid break, offering an hourly rate of £14.00–£15.00 per hour depending on experience.
Reporting directly to the Production Manager, this role sits within an exciting and rapidly developing sector and plays a key part in delivering a critical first production run of a newly designed product. You will lead a mixed team of Production Operators and Production Technicians while remaining actively involved on the production floor, promoting a strong focus on safety, quality, structure, and on-time delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, practical leader to join a close-knit team within a business that continues to grow day by day and offers long-term progression.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Coordination
•Lead, supervise, and support a team of Production Operators and Production Technicians
•Manage day-to-day production activities for teams typically ranging from 2 to 10 people
•Allocate tasks and balance workloads to meet production priorities and deadlines
•Act as the first point of escalation for technical, quality, and safety issues
•Coach and support team members to maintain consistent standards of workmanship
•Promote a disciplined, safe, and collaborative working environment
Hands-On Production
•Actively participate in mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly activities
•Use specialist and precision hand tools, including torque screwdrivers and calibrated tools
•Ensure all work is completed in line with engineering drawings and work instructions
•Carry out in-process checks and final build reviews where required
Quality, Safety & Process
•Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times
•Reinforce adherence to defined and emerging production processes
•Support inspection, documentation, and traceability requirements
•Identify process gaps, risks, or inefficiencies and provide constructive feedback
•Promote a right-first-time, quality-focused culture on the production floor
Skills Required
Strong technical background in mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly
Proven experience leading or supervising teams in a production or workshop environment
Confidence using specialist and precision hand tools
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
Calm, structured, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead by example
Qualifications Required
Experience within low-volume, high-mix or bespoke manufacturing environments
Exposure to pressure testing, electrical testing, or controlled lifting operations
Familiarity with quality systems, traceability, or regulated manufacturing environments
Experience supporting first-of-type or first production runs
Keywords
Team Leader
Production