Production Team Leader
Chemical / Process Manufacturing
North East England
Permanent role – continental shift pattern
We are supporting a major industrial employer in the North East that is building a new operational team within a modern process manufacturing facility. As part of this growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Production Team Leader to help lead plant operations and support the development of the production team.
This role sits within the operations department and reports to the Production Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating shift activities, ensuring safe and compliant production and supporting continuous improvement across the plant.
The position will play a key role in establishing operational standards, promoting a strong safety culture and supporting the development of new operational areas as the business grows.
Role responsibilities
Support the leadership of day-to-day production activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant plant operations
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with high-hazard industry standards and COMAH requirements
Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures
Support and participate in HAZOP studies, risk assessments and incident investigations
Ensure adherence to permit to work systems and controlled operations
Provide leadership, coaching and development to production team members
Collaborate with engineering, EHS and other functions to resolve operational issues
Drive operational efficiency, reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
Support the development of new operational areas as the business expands
Key accountabilities
Safe, compliant and efficient execution of production activities
Strong leadership and motivation of production teams
Effective application of process safety practices and operating procedures
Consistent adherence to permit to work and controlled operations systems
Timely identification and resolution of operational issues
Contribution to plant improvement and business growth initiatives
Candidate profile
Proven experience within chemical manufacturing or a similar high-hazard process industry
Experience operating within permit to work systems and controlled operations environments
Knowledge of HAZOP and other process safety activities
Strong leadership capability with the ability to develop and motivate teams
Proactive approach with the ability to identify and drive operational improvements
Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
Experience working on a COMAH site would be advantageous
Flexibility to work a continental shift pattern
Key competencies
Leadership and team management
Safety awareness and accountability
Strong problem-solving ability
Effective communication and collaboration
Continuous improvement mindset
Strong organisational and time management skills
Attention to detail and operational discipline
If you have a background in process manufacturing and are looking for a leadership role within a growing industrial operation, we would be interested in speaking with you