Production Team Leader

Pertemps Gloucester; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to oversee a fast-paced production team. You will lead and motivate your team, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, and support daily operations to achieve performance targets. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in production and strong leadership skills. This permanent role offers a salary of £31,075 per year with clear pathways for progression and employee benefits.

Benefits

Clear pathways for progression

Employee health line

Free parking

Mentorship opportunities

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising teams in a fast‑paced production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and problem‑solving skills.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Customer‑focused, with a keen eye for quality.
• Adaptable and proactive in managing daily challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate your team to meet operational KPIs and budgetary targets.
• Monitor and maintain top‑tier quality control and customer satisfaction.
• Support daily workflow, ensuring efficiency and adherence to standards.
• Track and report on team performance.
• Basic HR matters.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience in production

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer focus

Job description

Production Team Leader based in central Cheltenham, Permanent, Monday to Friday, 40 Hours per week, Salary: £31,075 per year, Holidays: 28 Days, Immediate start for the right person following successful interview process.

We're looking for a hands‑on Production Team Leader to guide, motivate, and develop a dedicated team in our clients fast‑paced industrial division.

You’ll oversee daily operations, maintain high quality standards, hit performance targets, and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction all while fostering a safe, hygienic work environment.

You’ll report to the Production Manager and may occasionally cover for both the Production and Operations Managers, giving you valuable exposure to broader operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate your team to meet operational KPIs and budgetary targets.
• Monitor and maintain top‑tier quality control and customer satisfaction.
• Support daily workflow, ensuring efficiency and adherence to standards.
• Track and report on team performance.
• Basic HR matters.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

About You

• Proven experience supervising teams in a fast‑paced production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and problem‑solving skills.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Customer‑focused, with a keen eye for quality.
• Adaptable and proactive in managing daily challenges.

What’s on Offer

• Clear pathways for progression and skill‑building.
• Employee health line.
• Free parking.
• Work alongside a motivated and collaborative management group with opportunities for mentoring.
• Uniform provided, with no jewellery or makeup allowed for hygiene compliance.

Interested? Apply online today or visit us at: Pertemps Gloucester Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ, Open Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00. Call us for more information: (phone number removed)