Manufacturing Team Leader

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Mansfield is looking for a proactive Production Team Leader to oversee daily operations. You will be responsible for ensuring safety compliance, troubleshooting production issues, and maintaining high performance standards. The ideal candidate should have prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a pay range of £34,000 - £36,000 per annum along with benefits like ongoing training and a company pension.

Benefits

Company pension

Ongoing training

Free parking

Public transportation links

Early finish on Friday

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of operational processes, safety standards, and team coordination.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee colleagues across multiple workstations, providing feedback and ensuring standards are met.
• Complete pre-start safety checks and ensure compliance.
• Ensure production runs to plan and record performance data.
• Troubleshoot machinery and material issues.
• Support maintenance and repair of plant equipment.

Skills

Team coordination

Operational process understanding

Leadership

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Safety focus

Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Role: Production Team Leader

Location: Mansfield

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 07:15 - 16:00 | Friday, 07:15 - 15:00 (early finish every week!)

Pay: £34,000 - £36,000 per annum

Benefits

• Company pension
• Ongoing training
• Free parking
• Public transportation links
• Early finish on Friday

The Company

A leading manufacturing and engineering business working across structural, rail, and automotive industries. With a strong reputation for quality and long‑standing customer partnerships, they are now looking for a proactive Production Team Leader to join the team on a permanent basis.

The Production Team Leader

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production supervisor who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You will take responsibility for overseeing daily workstation performance, supporting and developing team members, and ensuring high standards of safety, productivity, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee colleagues across multiple workstations, providing performance feedback and ensuring operational standards are met.
• Complete pre‑start safety checks, report near misses, and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Ensure production runs to the agreed plan and record key performance data.
• Troubleshoot machinery and material issues to maintain smooth operations.
• Support maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
• Train and inform operatives on health, safety, and fire procedures, acting as the designated Fire Officer.
• Assist the Production Manager/Operations Manager with planning, operational activities, and absence monitoring, maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain clear and effective communication between senior management and production teams.

The Candidate

• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of operational processes, safety standards, and team coordination.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Proactive, safety‑focused, and able to troubleshoot issues effectively.

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