Production Group Leader

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an ambitious and hands-on Production Group Leader for a state-of-the-art automated plant. This role involves leading a team on a major production line, ensuring safety and quality standards while driving team development and operational efficiency, with a clear career development path.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus up to £3.5K/year

7.5% employer contribution pension

Structured holidays

Internal promotion pathway

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership in a production or factory environment.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5–10 operators on a major production line.
• Drive safety standards, quality control, and efficient production practices.
• Train and develop team members, building future leaders.

Skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Team Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Education

HNC qualified

Job description

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Ready to lead in a state-of-the-art, fully automated plant?
We’re looking for an ambitious, hands-on Production Group Leader to take charge of a highly advanced 100-meter production line. You’ll work alongside experienced Team Leaders and Operators, ensuring safety, quality, and performance standards are consistently met – and exceeded.

What You’ll Do

Lead a team of 5–10 operators on a major production line

Cover for the Shift Leader when required

Drive safety standards, quality control, and efficient production practices

Identify issues fast and troubleshoot in high-pressure environments

Collaborate across shifts to ensure smooth operation

Train and develop team members, building future leaders

What You Bring

Minimum 2 years of leadership in a production or factory environment

Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities

Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement

Confident dealing with team dynamics and conflict

Ambition to progress – this is a role for someone looking to grow into Shift Leader and beyond

Ideally HNC qualified and experienced in FMCG or similar

What’s in It for You?

Earning Potential: £55K–£60K+ with bonus & overtime

Quarterly Bonus: Up to £3.5K/year

Pension: 7.5% employer contribution

Holiday: Pre-set, structured holidays (shift-based)

Career Development: Proven internal promotion pathway
(Your future manager started in this very role and is now pushing for ops leadership)

The Ideal Candidate

A Production Team Leader or Manager who wants to roll up their sleeves and lead from the front

Eager to make an impact and develop a career, not just do a job

Someone with the confidence to make firm decisions and guide others through change