Team Leader - Production Salary: £35,907 (plus 15% shift premium) Hours: 40 (rotating shifts Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm / Monday - Thursday 2pm - 12am) Overview A first-line leadership role within Production, responsible for leading a team to deliver the production plan safely, on time, to quality and cost targets. A people-centric role with full accountability for team performance, development, and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and manage Production Operators and technical staff Own Health & Safety in your area, including risk assessments, COSHH and incident investigations Deliver the production plan in line with quality, cost and delivery targets Drive team performance, skills development, attendance and engagement Maintain high standards of housekeeping, 5S and audit compliance Use problem-solving tools (PDCA, 5W2H) to address issues and improve efficiency Work cross-functionally with Planning, Purchasing, Quality and Logistics Champion use of the ERP system (Epicor) within your team Monitor costs, resource usage and overtime approvals Report into the Production Manager and deputise when required Key Requirements Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment Strong people management, communication and problem-solving skills Solid understanding of Health & Safety and quality standards Comfortable working alternating shifts and managing daily priorities Confident u...