Production Lead Operator

Scantec Personnel Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a hands-on Production Team Leader to enhance their manufacturing operations. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring production targets are met while upholding the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and quality. Your expertise in quality control and lean principles will drive continuous improvement initiatives, making a significant impact on the team's performance and development. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality control and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to meet production targets effectively.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure adherence to SOPs and cGMP.

Skills

Team Leadership

Quality Control

Health & Safety

Lean Principles

Problem-Solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

We’re looking for a hands-on Production Team Leader to join our clients manufacturing team, supporting the Supervisor in delivering safe, high-quality, and efficient production. You’ll lead from the front—working on the line alongside your team while ensuring output meets company standards in safety, hygiene, quality, and cost.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and motivate a team of Operatives to meet production targets.

Oversee daily line operations, ensuring adherence to SOPs and cGMP.

Perform changeovers and troubleshoot equipment issues, escalating where needed.

Conduct real-time documentation checks and complete SAP transactions.

Support continuous improvement initiatives, safety audits, and operator training.

Handle performance, attendance, and training needs within your team.

Deputise for the Shift Supervisor and act as the responsible person out of hours.

What we’re looking for:

Proven leadership in a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of quality control, health & safety, and lean principles.

Competent with Microsoft Office and SAP (or similar systems).

Flexible, detail-focused, and able to manage day-to-day priorities under pressure.

This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your production career with a company that values continuous improvement and team development.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch to learn more.