Lean Production Team Leader | 2-Shift, Great Benefits

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

25 days + bank holidays

13% pension

Life assurance Enhanced maternity/pat/

Company sick pay policy

Flexible benefits package

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd in Plymouth is seeking a Production Team Leader to manage a high-precision manufacturing team on a two-shift pattern (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, Mon–Fri). The role carries a salary of £36,000–£42,000 (including 20% shift allowance) with a strong benefits package.

You will report to the Production Manager and be accountable for people, performance, quality and continuous improvement, working closely with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and Planning to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong track record of achieving production, quality, productivity and people-related KPIs.
• Experience managing day-to-day operational performance and delivering against production plans and targets.
• Demonstrable experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Experience using structured problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys, 8D or similar methodologies.
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety policies, procedures and compliance within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working cross-functionally with departments such as Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Planning to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to make data-driven operational decisions, prioritise effectively and respond quickly to production issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to achieve daily production, quality, productivity and performance targets.
• Monitor operational performance throughout the shift and implement recovery actions where targets are at risk.
• Plan, organise and prioritise manufacturing activities to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity improvement, waste reduction and process optimisation.
• Promote and maintain Lean Manufacturing practices including standard work, SMED and flow optimisation.
• Lead, coach and develop team members through regular 1:1s, feedback, training and performance management.
• Ensure all team members operate in compliance with Health & Safety procedures, quality standards and company policies.
• Conduct investigations and manage people-related matters including performance, disciplinary and grievance processes where required.
• Collaborate effectively with other Team Leaders and cross-functional departments to achieve operational and business objectives.
• Support resource planning, onboarding, training and skills development to ensure the team is fully competent and capable.

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Ltd in Plymouth is seeking a Production Team Leader to manage a high-precision manufacturing team on a two-shift pattern (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, Mon–Fri). The role carries a salary of £36,000–£42,000 (including 20% shift allowance) with a strong benefits package.

You will report to the Production Manager and be accountable for people, performance, quality and continuous improvement, working closely with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and Planning to meet business objectives.