Production Team Leader

Search Consultancy LTD; Bishopbriggs; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Robroyston is seeking a Senior Production Team Leader to drive operational success. This role involves leading a team, ensuring health & safety standards, and maintaining product quality. The position offers a salary between £35,000 - £39,400, flexible day shift hours, and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates will have experience in team leadership within a manufacturing setting and a proactive approach to achieving targets.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus up to £4,000

Free on-site parking

Flexible hours

Investment in training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading/managing teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to develop and engage high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A proactive, self-motivated individual passionate about achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of Health & Safety standards within the team.
• Lead the team to deliver production plans in line with KPI targets.
• Collaborate with the planning team to meet operational targets.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Health & Safety management

Continuous improvement methodologies

Job description

Senior Production Team Leader, Robroyston, £35,000 - £39,400 + Bonus

We're recruiting for a Senior Production Team Leader to join our client's expanding manufacturing site in Robroyston, Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team during a major period of growth and investment, offering long-term stability and genuine scope for development.

What you'll be doing:
As Senior Production Team Leader, you'll play a key role in driving operational success and ensuring efficient, high-quality production. You'll have the autonomy to shape and develop your team and department, working closely with the Ops Director to achieve business goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking full ownership of Health & Safety standards within your team.
• Leading your team to deliver daily, weekly, and monthly production plans in line with KPI targets.
• Collaborating closely with the planning team to ensure operational targets are met.
• Maintaining product quality to meet both internal and external standards.
• Identifying improvement opportunities and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attending production and operational meetings, reporting directly to the Operations Director.
• Investigating non-conformance issues and managing escalations.
• Managing training, coaching, and development to ensure your team consistently meets and exceeds expectations.
• Driving engagement and motivation across your team to achieve performance goals.
• Overseeing compliance with company procedures, including GMP standards, SOPs, and lean manufacturing practices.

What you can expect:

• A salary of £35,000 - £39,400 per annum and a bonus of up to £4,000 annually (linked to company and local performance)
• Day shift hours, Monday to Friday, with flexible start times
• A permanent, secure position in a business experiencing major growth
• Free on-site parking
• Competitive pension scheme
• Relaxed, casual dress code
• Investment in training and career development opportunities

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in leading/managing teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to develop and engage high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A proactive, self-motivated individual with a passion for achieving production targets and driving operational excellence.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing setting.
• A solid work history and a positive, can-do attitude.

If you're looking for a role where you'll have autonomy, and the stability of working for a growing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

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