Production Shift Lead

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking a Production Shift Lead in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. This hands-on role reports to the Production Management team and is responsible for leading the shift, delivering daily targets, and upholding safety and quality standards in a modern manufacturing environment.

You will manage production activities across departments, resolve issues quickly, and provide clear handovers to senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing or production.
• Able to deliver production targets in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety and quality standards.
• Hands-on shop floor leader who develops high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all production activities during your shift.
• Deliver daily production targets across safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Drive high standards of health & safety, housekeeping and quality.
• Lead, motivate and support production teams and supervisors.
• Resolve production, staffing, material and equipment issues quickly.
• Monitor performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide accurate shift handovers and regular updates to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Health & Safety

Shop floor leadership

Team development

Job description

Production Shift Lead

Chesterfield, Derbyshire | Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 DOE

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Production Shift Lead to join a fast-growing manufacturing business investing heavily in its people, technology, and production facilities. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take ownership of a production shift, driving performance, quality, safety, and team engagement in a modern manufacturing environment.

The Role

Reporting into the Production Management team, you'll be responsible for leading production teams across multiple departments, ensuring daily production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all production activities during your shift.
• Deliver daily production targets across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Drive high standards of health & safety, housekeeping, and quality.
• Lead, motivate, and support production teams and supervisors.
• Resolve production, staffing, material, and equipment issues quickly and effectively.
• Monitor performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide accurate shift handovers and regular updates to senior management.

About You

• Previous experience leading teams within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven ability to deliver production targets in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety and quality standards.
• A hands-on leader who enjoys being on the shop floor and developing high-performing teams.
• Positive, proactive, and committed to driving operational excellence.

What's on Offer

• £42,000 – £50,000 salary depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to join a growing manufacturer with significant investment in modern production facilities.
• Genuine career progression within an expanding business.
• Pension, holiday entitlement, and overtime opportunities where applicable.
• Supportive leadership team and long-term career prospects.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 3:00pm – 11:00pm
• Monday: 6:00am – 3:30pm
• Tuesday to Friday: 6:00am – 3:00pm