Production Team Leader

Major Bradford Industrial; Castleford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Bradford Industrial is seeking a Production Team Leader in Castleford to drive operational performance and safety, while developing a team of operatives. You will support the Shift Supervisor and Production Manager to achieve targets and maintain high standards of quality and productivity.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to health and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments.
• Strong people management and team development skills.
• Proactive Health & Safety and operational excellence mindset.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with production targets and KPIs.
• Ability to complete reports, audits, and operational administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operational activities to meet production and quality targets.
• Monitor machine performance, downtime, and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote and enforce Health & Safety procedures across the site.
• Coach, train, and develop team members through effective leadership.
• Prepare production planning and timely shift-related administration and reporting.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
• Manage labour allocation, rota planning, and agency staffing.
• Monitor stock levels and FIFO rotations; assist purchasing activities.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across the operation.
• Lead shift handovers and ensure clear cross-team communication.
• Support incident investigations and promote a safety-first culture.
• Provide cover for supervisory and management duties when needed.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health & Safety

Communication

Organisational skills

KPI achievement

Job description

Production Team Leader
Castleford
Salary: £34,860.20 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off rotating days and nights (7:00am to 7:00pm / 7:00pm to 7:00am)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to join a well-established manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys leading teams, driving operational performance, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

The Production Team Leader will support the Shift Supervisor and Production Manager in the day-to-day running of the operation, ensuring production targets are achieved while developing and motivating a team of operatives.

Key Responsibilities

As a Production Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and coordinate operational activities to ensure production and quality targets are consistently achieved.
• Monitor machine performance, capture downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote and enforce Health & Safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Motivate, coach, train, and develop team members through effective leadership and communication.
• Complete production planning and ensure all shift-related administration and reporting is accurate and completed on time.
• Conduct quality control checks and ensure compliance with company procedures and standards.
• Manage labour allocation, rota planning, and agency staffing requirements as required.
• Monitor stock levels, stock rotation (FIFO), and support purchasing activities.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the operation.
• Lead shift handovers and ensure clear communication between operational teams.
• Support accident, near-miss, and incident investigations while driving a positive safety culture.
• Provide cover for supervisory and management duties when required.

What We're Looking For

The successful Production Team Leader will have:

• Previous experience in a leadership role within manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or production environments.
• Strong people management and team development skills.
• A proactive approach to Health & Safety and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with responsibility for production targets and KPI achievement.
• Confidence in completing reports, audits, and operational administration.