Production Team Leader

Hunter Selection Limited; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing consultancy is seeking a Production Team Leader in Barnstaple. The role involves leading a shift team, ensuring safety, and driving continuous improvement in line with manufacturing standards. Candidates should have previous manufacturing experience and a track record of managing teams. The position offers a salary of £37,000 - £40,000 with various benefits including a hybrid working model and life assurance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Car purchase scheme

Discount platform scheme

Employee assistance program

33 days holiday

9% Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing facility is essential.
• Proven track record of managing teams effectively.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Support, lead, and develop the shift team to deliver the production plan.
• Develop and monitor H&S processes, including risk assessments.
• Assist in onboarding, training, and development of team members.
• Drive continuous improvement on shift in line with manufacturing standards.
• Liaise with internal departments and key stakeholders.

Skills

Experience within a manufacturing facility

Managing teams

Knowledge of lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement tools

Job description

Production Team Leader - Barnstaple - North Devon

£37,000 - £40,000 - 9 day working fortnight (Every other Friday off)

Life Assurance, car purchase scheme, discount platform scheme, Employee assistance program, 33 days holiday, hybrid working, 9% Pension scheme

Our client is a leading manufacturer that is dedicated to producing products whose quality is recognised as second to none. With growth into the site they are looking for a Production Team Leader to join the close knit team.

Role & Responsibilities

• Supporting, leading and develop the shift team to deliver the production plan as delivered by the Production Manager
• Develop & monitor H&S processes including risk assessments and standard operation working procedures
• Assist in people resources effectively including onboarding, training, development, interviews
• Drive continuous improvement on shift in line with world class manufacturing standards
• Liaise with internal departments and other key stakeholders across the shift

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a manufacturing facility
• Experienced managing teams
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing & CI tools

Benefits Package

• £37,000 - £40,000 - 9 day working fortnight
• Life Assurance, car purchase scheme, discount platform scheme, Employee assistance program, 33 days holiday, hybrid working, 9% Pension scheme

If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant, Emma Hardman

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.