Production Team Leader

Isaac Gracie; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Dundee is seeking a Production Team Leader to oversee daily operations and manage a skilled team. In this hands-on role, you will be integral to production processes while guiding your team towards high-quality output. The ideal candidate has a background in Mechanical Engineering and experience in team leadership within a manufacturing setting. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a Monday to Friday work schedule with half-days on Fridays.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Half-day on Fridays

Opportunities for personal impact

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Engineer (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong communicator with excellent leadership and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan workloads and coordinate closely with engineering and supply chain teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small team to ensure products are manufactured to the highest standard.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and product development.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Communication

Education

Equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client is going through a sustained period of growth, driven by several recent, significant business wins. To support this expansion, they are looking to appoint a Production Team Leader to run daily operations, lead a small, skilled team, and drive continuous improvement within a busy manufacturing environment.

This is very much a hands‑on leadership role, where you'll play an active part in production while guiding and developing your team to deliver high‑quality products.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan workloads and co‑ordinate closely with engineering and supply chain teams.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small team to ensure products are manufactured to the highest standard.
• Be actively involved in production, providing hands‑on support where needed.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and product development.
• Maintain KPIs and take responsibility for the upkeep and efficiency of facilities.

About You

• Time‑served Mechanical Engineer (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong communicator with excellent leadership and coaching skills.
• Passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and team development.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Monday to Friday working pattern with a half‑day on Fridays.
• The opportunity to make a real impact within a growing, forward‑thinking organisation.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a talented team in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.