Position: Production Team Lead
Reports to: Production Lead
Salary: £32,000 (non-negotiable)
Benefits: 30 days annual leave + bank holidays, Aviva pension (7% matched up to 10%), bonus scheme (up to 6%), life assurance (4x salary), Westfield Health cashback, subsidised EV charging.
Pattern: Days
Role Purpose
The Production Team Lead supports the Production Lead in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. Responsible for allocating tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and SAP systems. Acts as a role model, driving continuous improvement, effective communication, and team development. Provides cover for the Production Lead when required.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety
Ensure compliance with all EHS policies, reporting incidents/near misses.
Deliver toolbox talks, audits, and contribute to safety improvement plans.
Operations & Continuous Improvement
Deliver daily production plans, resource allocation, and shift reporting.
Monitor equipment, downtime, and TPM activities.
Drive OPEX principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure adherence to standardised work and quality procedures.
Support planning for shutdowns, stock takes, and cleaning activities.
People Management
Lead by example, fostering accountability, collaboration, and development.
Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and maintenance of skills matrices.
Manage attendance, absence, overtime, and initial investigations.
Provide feedback on performance and support employee relations.
Communication & Relationships
Promote open communication and teamwork within the production team.
Share updates and key messages from management.
Collaborate across departments and maintain positive external relationships.
Lead quality meetings and report on area performance.
Key Outcomes
Safe working environment with high EHS compliance.
Achievement of production KPIs and HOKE targets.
Skilled, motivated, and engaged production team.
Continuous improvement in safety, compliance, and efficiency.
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