Production & Quality Lead — Drive Efficiency & Growth

Ambitions Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime options

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is recruiting a hands-on Production and Quality Team Leader for our UK manufacturing sites. You will lead daily production activities, uphold stringent quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across all operations to meet targets and customer expectations.

You will coach and develop the team, collaborate with maintenance, logistics and quality colleagues, manage safety and efficiency, and help shape future production processes with a proactive, problem-solving

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Production knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Lean manufacturing

Tools

MS Office

Production systems

Job description

Ambitions Personnel is recruiting a hands-on Production and Quality Team Leader for our UK manufacturing sites. You will lead daily production activities, uphold stringent quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across all operations to meet targets and customer expectations.

You will coach and develop the team, collaborate with maintenance, logistics and quality colleagues, manage safety and efficiency, and help shape future production processes with a proactive, problem-solving