We're looking for a hands-on, people-focused Production Team Leader to support a busy manufacturing environment, working closely with the Production Manager to drive performance, quality, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.
Role Overview
You'll lead the Test & Diagnostics team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, meeting production targets, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. You'll supervise staff, coordinate workloads, monitor performance, and escalate risks where needed.
Key Responsibilities
Support delivery of production targets and resolve bottlenecks or risks
Ensure adherence to manufacturing processes, quality, and safety standards
Lead daily tier meetings and support performance reviews and reporting
Monitor team performance, carry out 1:1s, appraisals, and absence management
Drive Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement activities within the area
Use data and production metrics to improve efficiency and workflow
Support training, skills development, and multi-skilling across the team
Promote a positive culture aligned with company values and behaviours
About You
Proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Strong people leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate
Good understanding of production workflows, targets, and planning
Experience with Lean/CI tools (5S, root cause analysis, PDCA, etc.)
Confident communicator able to lead briefings and cross-team collaboration
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
What's on Offer
Salary up to £40,000
9-day fortnight with flexible working and half-day Fridays
33 days holiday (plus option to buy more)
Pension (6% employer contribution) and life assurance (4x salary)
Health cash plan and wellbeing support (GP access, physio, counselling)
Discounts, reward platform, and gym savings