Hands-On Shift Production Lead – Medical Devices

HR GO Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Shift Team Leader for a Harlow-based client in the medical device sector. The role requires leading a production team on rotating shifts and driving targets across packing and materials production.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in manufacturing and 2 years in supervising, with strong communication and an engineering/production bias. Collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Planning teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years in a comparable manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of supervising experience.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the shift team to hit targets.
• Control ERP Production Administrators for accurate booking of production materials and scrap.
• Ensure materials and components are available in correct quantities.
• Take responsibility for NCRs, CAPAs and hazard reports.
• Own and update work instructions (SOPs) reflecting good practice.
• KPIs assessed on packing hall targets and production plan execution.
• Maintain stock control accuracy and drive line/process improvements.

Skills

Production leadership

Team supervision

Communication skills

Shift management

ERP systems

Job description

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Shift Team Leader for a Harlow-based client in the medical device sector. The role requires leading a production team on rotating shifts and driving targets across packing and materials production.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in manufacturing and 2 years in supervising, with strong communication and an engineering/production bias. Collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Planning teams is essential.