Production Section Leader: Lean Ops & Safety

React Recruitment Limited; Rochester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave + BH

Free parking

Discretionary annual bonus

Overtime when available

Job summary

React Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Production Section Leader to drive day-to-day manufacturing operations in a regulated environment. You will lead, coach and develop an operational team to deliver plans safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include supervising production, ensuring safety and compliance, and partnering with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain and EHS to maximise throughput and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive or regulated environments.
• Strong technical mindset with hands-on ability to set up and run plant equipment.
• Knowledge of production KPIs, SOPs, safety procedures and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operations management: supervise daily production to meet shift targets and KPIs.
• Safety & compliance: uphold safety culture and regulatory standards.
• People leadership: coach and onboard operators and technicians; manage shift resources.
• Continuous improvement: drive lean initiatives and develop SOPs for reliability.
• Cross-functional collaboration: coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain and EHS.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering degree / equivalent

HNC/HND in related field

Apprenticeship in Engineering

Tools

Plant equipment

Automated systems

Job description

React Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Production Section Leader to drive day-to-day manufacturing operations in a regulated environment. You will lead, coach and develop an operational team to deliver plans safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include supervising production, ensuring safety and compliance, and partnering with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain and EHS to maximise throughput and reliability.