Operations Team Leader

People Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-site canteen

Upskilling and training

Ongoing development opportunities

Job summary

People Solutions are recruiting for an Operations Team Leader to join a Swindon-based manufacturing site on a temporary basis. The role leads day-to-day production, drives performance and supports junior colleagues while ensuring health and safety standards are met.

The position offers weekly pay, an on-site canteen and ongoing development opportunities, with classic Monday–Friday hours 08:30–17:00. A strong background in manufacturing leadership and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lead or supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, support and develop others to achieve daily objectives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality requirements.
• Confidence updating SOPs and delivering one-to-one training when required.

Responsibilities

• Report on and oversee daily output and performance across bespoke manufacturing processes.
• Provide hands-on support where required to achieve daily production requirements.
• Support daily build achievements and effectively prioritise workloads to meet targets and quality standards.
• Motivate team members and flex across various tasks, from product forming through to packing and labelling.
• Set up workstations for new starters and support or delegate training activities once fully trained.
• Identify operational issues, carry out root-cause analysis and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor quality standards against product specifications.
• Support the achievement of departmental KPIs and productivity targets.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Work as part of the wider leadership team to drive operational performance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lead supervisor

Communication

Motivating others

Manufacturing knowledge

SOP training

Team collaboration

Performance analysis

KPI reporting

Job description

Operations Team Leader - Swindon

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an Operations Team Leader to join our well-established client based in Swindon on a temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay and the chance to work with a leading manufacturer.

This would suit applicants who have worked as a Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader or Production Supervisor.

Rates of Pay:

• £16.50 per hour (equivalent to £35,000 per annum)

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• 08:30 - 17:00

Benefits:

Your benefits as an Operations Team Leader are:

• Weekly pay (continues even after becoming permanent)
• On-site canteen facility
• Upskilling and training across various departments and machinery
• Opportunity to work with a leading manufacturer
• Ongoing development opportunities

Day-to-Day Duties:

Your duties as an Operations Team Leader are:

• Report on and oversee daily output and performance across bespoke manufacturing processes
• Provide hands‑on support where required to achieve daily production requirements
• Support daily build achievements and effectively prioritise workloads to meet targets and quality standards
• Motivate team members and flex across various tasks, from product forming through to packing and labelling
• Set up workstations for new starters and support or delegate training activities once fully trained
• Identify operational issues, carry out root‑cause analysis and implement effective solutions
• Monitor quality standards against product specifications
• Support the achievement of departmental KPIs and productivity targets
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
• Work as part of the wider leadership team to drive operational performance and continuous improvement

Essential Skills:

To be successful as an Operations Team Leader, you will need:

• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate, support and develop others to achieve daily objectives
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality requirements
• Confidence supporting SOP updates and delivering one‑to‑one training when required
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to analyse performance data and identify opportunities for improvement
• Experience monitoring and reporting on operational statistics and KPIs
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement

Training:

• Full on‑site training provided
• Ongoing support and development
• Cross‑functional training opportunities

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process