Production Team Lead

Manufacturing Team Leader

Are you an experienced Team Leader with a background in regulated manufacturing environments? Do you thrive in fast-paced, hands-on roles where continuous improvement and people leadership are at the heart of what you do? If so, we want to hear from you.

We're seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to join a high-performing operation. In this role, you'll oversee production on a 24/7 shift pattern, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency targets are met while leading and motivating your team to perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe working environment by promoting and enforcing Health & Safety practices
• Drive production performance and ensure delivery against shift targets
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles to enhance processes
• Lead team communications, shift briefings, and visual performance updates
• Identify and resolve issues affecting quality, productivity, or team morale
• Coach, mentor, and manage team performance, including appraisals, investigations, and absence management
• Collaborate with Planning to adjust schedules for maximum efficiency
• Use SAP systems accurately to ensure operational alignment

What You'll Bring:

✅ Minimum 2 years' supervisory/management experience in a regulated manufacturing setting
✅ Proven leadership capability with a strong focus on Health & Safety and performance improvement
✅ Comfortable working rotating shift patterns to support 24/7 operations
✅ Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Desirable:

• Experience with SAP systems
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement methodologies

💼 What's in It for You?

• Life Assurance
• 33 days annual leave (rising to 34 after 2 years' service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Quarterly Bonus
• Mental Health Support Service

If this role is of interest or you would like to discuss any other potential roles, feel free to reach out to Karl Yellop on 02890 330250 or karl.yellop@vanrath.com