Production Team Leader

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

Job summary

A growing manufacturing firm in Scotland seeks a Production Team Leader to oversee operations and lead a skilled team. The role requires strong leadership and a background in Mechanical Engineering, along with a passion for quality and continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive salary, Monday to Friday working hours, and the chance to contribute significantly to the organization's growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Half-day on Fridays

Opportunity for impact in a growing organization

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and team development.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Team leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Mechanical Engineer qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

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.