Manufacturing Team Leader / PM Shift

AWD online; Keelby CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to oversee the PM shift in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The successful candidate will have proven leadership abilities, ensure production targets are met, and maintain quality standards while fostering a safe working environment. Strong communication skills and a proactive work ethic are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a growing team in a picturesque countryside setting near Grimsby.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication skills to relay information clearly.
• Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to following health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of production lines during the PM shift.
• Ensuring production targets are achieved and accurately recorded.
• Maintaining quality standards across all working areas.
• Leading and managing a team of production operatives.
• Completing and maintaining all required production paperwork.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Manufacturing Team Leader / Production Operative Supervisor – PM Shift

An excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing or production supervisor to lead a PM shift, driving quality, safety and performance within a fast-moving FMCG manufacturing environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Supervisor, Shift Leader, Production Line Supervisor

SALARY: £14.00 per Hour

LOCATION: Keelby, Lincolnshire, East Midlands

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Thursday, 2:30pm – 1:30am

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Manufacturing Team Leader / Production Operative Supervisor to oversee a PM shift within a busy manufacturing environment.

As a Manufacturing Team Leader / Production Operative Supervisor you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of production lines, ensuring production targets, quality standards and health and safety requirements are consistently met.

The Manufacturing Team Leader / Production Operative Supervisor plays a key role in communicating company goals, supporting training, monitoring performance and maintaining accurate production and traceability records.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone with strong problem‑solving skills, a positive work ethic and experience within production, manufacturing or FMCG operations.

As a successful candidate you will join a fast growing team in a well‑established company, nestled in a picturesque countryside setting on the outskirts of Grimsby. The site offers a charming work environment, complete with a tranquil duck pond – a reflection of the natural beauty and care that inspires their products.

DUTIES

• Production Leadership: Overseeing the day‑to‑day running of production lines during the PM shift
• Target Achievement: Ensuring production targets set by the Shift Leader are achieved and accurately recorded
• Quality Control: Maintaining quality standards across all working areas
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensuring all team members wear correct PPE and follow safety procedures
• Team Management: Leading, motivating and managing a team of between 3 and 11 production operatives
• Equipment Control: Ensuring all required equipment is signed out at the start of the shift and returned at the end
• Documentation: Completing and maintaining all required production and traceability paperwork
• Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving issues to minimise downtime and maintain output
• Operational Support: Supporting HSE and quality teams as required
• Operational Flexibility: Undertaking general operative duties across production areas when needed to support operations

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a production / manufacturing environment
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to relay information clearly
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to problem solve in a fast‑paced environment
• A positive and proactive work ethic
• Commitment to following health and safety procedures
• Ability to maintain quality standards consistently
• Physically able to work in an active manufacturing environment, including operating machinery and manual handling

DESIRABLE

• FMCG environment experience would be desirable, but not essential

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14324