Production and Quality Team Leader

Ambitions Personnel; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Production & Quality Team Leader to oversee daily operations and ensure production excellence. You will lead your team in a fast-paced environment, drive quality assurance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Strong leadership experience and a solid understanding of production processes are essential. Join this ambitious team and enjoy competitive salary options and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing or production.
• Solid understanding of production processes, safety, and quality control.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to hit targets.
• Record and report production figures with accuracy.
• Carry out regular quality patrols to uphold high standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Production processes knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of lean manufacturing

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Exciting Opportunity – Production & Quality Team Leader

Location: Factory One & Factory Two
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (3-Shift Rotation)
Salary: Competitive
Reports To: Operations Manager

About the Role

Are you a natural leader with a passion for production excellence and quality assurance?
We’re seeking a hands-on Production and Quality Team Leader to take charge of daily operations, ensuring targets are met, standards are upheld, and improvements are continuously driven across our factories.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact – leading your team, problem-solving on the shop floor, and helping shape the future of our production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to hit targets and deadlines.

• Record and report production figures with accuracy.

• Carry out regular quality patrols to uphold high standards.

• Monitor and improve production processes, safety, and efficiency.

• Train, coach, and develop team members for growth and success.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, logistics, quality, etc.).

• Oversee stock control and support monthly/annual stock takes.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing or production.

• Solid understanding of production processes, safety, and quality control.

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement (desirable).

• Proficiency in MS Office and production systems.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary with overtime options.
Career growth opportunities and ongoing training.
Work with a supportive, ambitious, and people-focused team.
Play a key role in driving quality and performance improvements.

This Role Would Also Suit:

• Production Supervisor / Manufacturing Supervisor

• Quality Assurance Team Leader / Quality Control Supervisor

• Operations Team Leader / Manufacturing Lead

• Production Shift Leader / Plant Supervisor

• Assembly Line Supervisor / Production & Operations Lead

Apply Today! – If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and deliver excellence in production and quality, we want to hear from you.

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