Production Team Leader

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group (United Kingdom) is seeking a Production Team Leader for a fast-paced manufacturing site in Almondsbury. The role involves leading a high-performing team, driving performance, and safeguarding output across multiple lines.

The position starts on a temp-to-perm basis with a training period and varied shift patterns. Driving is essential due to site location, and the role offers progression into permanent leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Team leadership experience leading a production team.
• Ability to collect and report production and downtime data.
• Ensure manufacturing procedures are followed and quality standards met.
• Maintain safety equipment and perform regular checks.
• Check equipment calibration and ensure systems function correctly.
• Monitor safety practices and complete H&S checks.
• Train operators and support development of staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong communication between shifts to maximise factory performance.
• Manage staffing levels and ensure trained personnel available across stations.
• Chair morning team meetings and support daily production meetings.
• Identify improvement opportunities and collaborate with Engineering and Production teams.
• Promote teamwork, problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Understand machine operation to run equipment during breaks or training.

Skills

Team leadership

Production reporting

Quality compliance

Safety checks

Problem solving

Coaching

Job description

Production Team Leader

Immediate Start

Temp to Perm role

Location: Almondsbury (BS32) Driving is essential due to the site location.

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A leading manufacturing site in Almondsbury (BS32) is recruiting an experienced Production Team Leader for a temp‑to‑perm opportunity. You'll support daily operations, drive performance, and lead a high‑performing team within a fast‑paced production environment. This role suits someone who enjoys problem solving, coaching teams and ensuring safe, efficient output across multiple production lines.

Working Hours & Pay

Training Period (12-16 weeks)

• Mon-Thu: 7:30am-4:00pm
• Fri: 7:30am-3:00pm
• Pay: £14.88 per hour

Post‑Training Shift Pattern

• 5 on / 5 off - 5:00am-5:00pm (Days)
• 4 on / 4 off - 5:00am-5:00pm (Days)
• Pay: £17.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities of a Production Team Leader

• Team leadership - Allocate staff and resources to meet production targets.
• Production reporting - Collect, interpret and accurately report production and downtime data.
• Machine cover - Provide operational cover when required to maintain maximum output.
• Quality compliance - Ensure all team members follow manufacturing procedures and meet quality standards.
• Equipment checks - Confirm equipment calibration and ensure systems are functioning correctly.
• Safety monitoring - Maintain safety equipment, tools and complete regular H&S checks.
• Training & development - Train operators and support ongoing development.
• Attendance management - Monitor timekeeping and elevate issues appropriately.
• Compliance tasks - Complete IMS data, NKD, check sheets and compliance checks (fire safety, LEV, first aid, etc.).

Key Duties Production Team Leader

• Maintain strong communication between shifts to maximise factory performance.
• Manage staffing levels and ensure trained personnel are available across all stations.
• Chair morning team meetings and support daily production meetings when required.
• Identify improvement opportunities and collaborate with Engineering and Production teams.
• Promote teamwork, problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Understand machine operation to a level where you can run equipment during breaks or training.