Production Shift Leader

MTrec Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the UK seeks an experienced Production Team Leader to oversee operations, ensure safety, and foster a team-oriented environment in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing and strong leadership skills to drive performance and efficiency.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Overtime opportunities

Company pension

Employee discount

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment is essential.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of motivating and managing teams.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day production activities to achieve operational targets.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all health and safety protocols are consistently followed.
• Monitor and report production output, maintaining accurate records and addressing any variances.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

The rewards and benefits on offer:

• Bereavement leave

• Overtime opportunities (1.25x)

• Canteen

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee discount

• Free parking

• Health & wellbeing programme

• On-site parking

MTrec’s New opportunity:

MTrec Recruitment are proud to be representing our industry leading manufacturing client in their 2025 expansion plans. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Production Team Leader to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on leading teams, driving performance, and ensuring high standards across safety, quality, and efficiency. You’ll play a key role in the daily operations, working closely with both frontline staff and management to deliver consistent results and continuous improvement. Apply no for an immediate response!

Shift Pattern:

Monday to Friday AM (06:00- 14:00)

Monday to Friday PM (14:00- 22:00)

The Job you will do:

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day production activities to achieve operational targets.

• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all health and safety protocols are consistently followed.

• Conduct routine equipment and machinery checks to ensure they are operating efficiently and safely.

• Work closely with leadership to identify and implement improvements in production processes.

• Monitor and report production output, maintaining accurate records and addressing any variances.

• Foster a team-oriented environment focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

About You:

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment is essential (food or FMCG desirable).

• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of motivating and managing teams.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

• Confident communicator with effective verbal and written communication skills.