Production Shift Lead — Team & Quality Focus

Michael Page; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Production shift Team Leader for a market leading UK manufacturer in Darlington. You will oversee day-to-day production operations, lead the team on allocated shifts and ensure targets and quality standards are met.

The role includes coordinating with other departments, maintaining health and safety on the shop floor, and preparing shift reports. Salary £35k with a 16% shift allowance; shift patterns 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a production setting.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Problem-solving skills to handle production challenges efficiently.
• Good communication skills for liaising with team members and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing the production team during allocated shifts.
• Ensuring all production targets and quality standards are met consistently.
• Monitoring and maintaining health and safety compliance on the shop floor.
• Coordinating with other departments to optimise workflow and resolve issues promptly.
• Supporting team members to improve performance and skills.
• Preparing and submitting shift reports detailing productivity and any incidents.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure the smooth handover between shifts to maintain operational continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Health & safety

Team motivation

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting a Production shift Team Leader for a market leading UK manufacturer in Darlington. You will oversee day-to-day production operations, lead the team on allocated shifts and ensure targets and quality standards are met.

The role includes coordinating with other departments, maintaining health and safety on the shop floor, and preparing shift reports. Salary £35k with a 16% shift allowance; shift patterns 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.