Production Team Leader

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

25 days + bank holidays

13% pension

Life assurance Enhanced maternity/pat/

Company sick pay policy

Flexible benefits package

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Plymouth-based production team leader role in a high-precision manufacturing business. £36,000 - £42,000 including 20% shift allowance, 2-shift pattern (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm), Monday to Friday.

You will lead a team, drive health, safety, quality and continuous improvement while reporting to the Production Manager. You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and Planning to deliver production plans, optimise processes and develop staff through coaching and 1:1s.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams in manufacturing/production.
• Strong track record of achieving production, quality and KPI targets.
• Experience delivering against production plans and targets.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and CI initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Familiar with structured problem-solving approaches (e.g., 5 Whys, 8D).
• Good understanding of Health & Safety policies and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to achieve daily production, quality, productivity and performance targets.
• Monitor shift performance and implement recovery actions when targets are at risk.
• Plan, organise and prioritise manufacturing activities for safe, compliant operations.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Promote Lean practices including standard work, SMED and flow optimisation.
• Lead, coach and develop team members through regular 1:1s and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality standards and company policies.
• Conduct investigations of people-related matters as required.
• Collaborate with other Team Leaders and cross-functional departments to meet objectives.
• Support resource planning, onboarding, and skills development.

Skills

Team leadership

KPI management

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Job description

Production Team Leader

Plymouth

£36,000 - £42,000 (including 20% shift allowance)

2 Shift - 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm - Monday to Friday.

Yolk Recruitment are partnered with this leading high-precision manufacturing business as they continue to grow. With a strong history of secure long term contracts the business has always offered security and the opportunity to develop in a well run, world class operation, manufacturing high quality components.

In this role you will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the management of the people, performance, quality and continuous improvement of your team. This includes a scorecard of measures including health & safety, operational performance, quality, productivity, efficiency, team development and engagement.

You will report to the Production Manager and you are expected to exercise sound judgement in operational decision-making, elevate issues when appropriate, work collaboratively to ensure a consistent approach and excellent communication between Team Leaders and across shifts. You will collaborate effectively in a cross-functional capacity with key colleagues in departments such as Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and Planning to achieve business objectives.

This is a shift role, working a 2 shift pattern, rotating weeks of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm. Overtime is available and the business offers a well-developed benefits package.

This is what you'll be doing:

• Lead the team to achieve daily production, quality, productivity and performance targets.
• Monitor operational performance throughout the shift and implement recovery actions where target are at risk.
• Plan, organise and prioritise manufacturing activities to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity improvement, waste reduction and process optimisation.
• Promote and maintain Lean Manufacturing practices including standard work, SMED and flow optimisation.
• Lead, coach and develop team members through regular 1:1s, feedback, training and performance management.
• Ensure all team members operate in compliance with Health & Safety procedures, quality standards and company policies.
• Conduct investigations and manage people-related matters including performance, disciplinary and grievance processes where required.
• Collaborate effectively with other Team Leaders and cross-functional departments to achieve operational and business objectives.
• Support resource planning, onboarding, training and skills development to ensure the team is fully competent and capable.

The experience you'll need in this role:

• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong track record of achieving production, quality, productivity and people-related KPIs.
• Experience managing day-to-day operational performance and delivering against production plans and targets.
• Demonstrable experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Experience using structured problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys, 8D or similar methodologies.
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety policies, procedures and compliance within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working cross-functionally with departments such as Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Planning to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to make data-driven operational decisions, prioritise effectively and respond quickly to production issues.

And this is what you'll get in return:

• Annual pay review
• 25 days + bank holidays
• 13% pension
• Life assurance Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Company sick pay policy
• Flexible benefits package
• Employee assistance program

Are you up to the challenge?