Production Team Leader
Location: Walsall
Are you an experienced production professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving performance? Our client are looking for a Production Team Leader to join our fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a key role, leading a team of production workers and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You’ll take ownership of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance—motivating your team to achieve targets and continuously improve.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead daily team meetings to communicate objectives and targets.
* Ensure a safe working environment through risk assessments, safety audits, and accident investigations.
* Drive quality standards, responding to customer concerns and implementing corrective actions.
* Monitor and improve productivity, identifying and eliminating waste.
* Maintain accurate production records and validate ERP system entries.
* Ensure on-time delivery through effective planning and coordination with other departments.
* Manage and develop your team, including performance management, coaching, absence management, and training plans.
* Promote continuous improvement through CI activities, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives.
About You:
* Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a production/manufacturing environment.
* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* Solid understanding of health & safety practices, quality systems, and lean manufacturing principles.
* Ability to manage performance, motivate teams, and deliver results.
* A proactive and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment