Hands-On Production Team Leader | Drive Shift Performance

Straight Forward Recruitment Ltd; Brandon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Shift pattern Monday-Thursday

Leadership role with responsibility

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Straight Forward Recruitment Ltd in Brandon is seeking a Production Team Leader to support the Production Supervisor and lead a small team of Operators in a busy filling department.

This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for daily quality, output and efficiency targets while remaining involved with machinery, line changeovers and shift handovers.

The role offers AM/PM shifts Monday-Thursday with competitive hourly rates (£13.50–£14.00) and opportunities to develop leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing or machine operator role.
• Experience operating machinery and carrying out changeovers.
• Some previous team-leading or mentoring experience.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety and GMP requirements.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A practical, problem-solving approach.
• A positive can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
• The confidence to take responsibility and help drive performance on shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and carry out regular line changeovers.
• Lead, organise and support a small team of Production Operators.
• Monitor line performance and escalate any issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure production operates safely and in line with Health & Safety and GMP standards.
• Complete accurate shift handovers and production records, including output, downtime, changeovers and quality checks.
• Train and support new team members, helping to build a skilled and flexible workforce.
• Identify opportunities to improve production performance, processes and efficiency.
• Act as the main point of contact for your team during the shift.
• Support the Production Supervisor with the smooth running of the department.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Team leadership

Machinery operation

Changeovers

Health & Safety

GMP

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Straight Forward Recruitment Ltd in Brandon is seeking a Production Team Leader to support the Production Supervisor and lead a small team of Operators in a busy filling department.

This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for daily quality, output and efficiency targets while remaining involved with machinery, line changeovers and shift handovers.

The role offers AM/PM shifts Monday-Thursday with competitive hourly rates (£13.50–£14.00) and opportunities to develop leadership skills.