Production Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Team Leader, where your leadership will drive safety and efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers a chance to lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of production while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a competitive salary and a supportive workplace that values diversity, you will play a key role in shaping the future of an industry leader in roofing solutions. If you are passionate about production and team leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

26 Holidays + bank holidays

Company Pension

Employee Discount programme

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing team leader role.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations.
• Understanding of continuous improvement and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture within the production team.
• Ensure adherence to site rules and safe systems of work.
• Provide leadership and performance management.

Skills

Production Team Leadership

Health & Safety Regulations

Production Scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

Coaching and People Management

Problem-Solving

ERP Systems (SAP)

Microsoft Office Tools

Communication Skills

Tools

ERP Systems (SAP)

Microsoft Office

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Production Team Leader

Site based - Gainsborough - Marley

Upto £45,555 per annum inclusive of shift allowance

36.5 - 44.5 hrs per week depending upon business needs on a two shift rotation (Days and Afters)

Marley is a leader in the roofing industry, specialising in pitched roof systems. We're a division of Marshalls plc, the UK's leading hard landscaping, building, and roofing products supplier! Our passion and pride make us market leaders in developing sustainable and innovative products. Over 100 years of expertise makes us a trusted partner for architects, contractors, and roofing professionals.

The role…

Working from our busy manufacturing site and reporting directly to the Operations Manager. As part of the Production team, this position will have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the production lines while adhering to health and safety guidelines, championing a culture of safety first.

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture within the production team
• Ensure adherence to site rules and safe systems of work
• Proactively identify and report hazards and environmental risks
• Ensure timber products meet specification and visual appearance standards
• Maintain schedule compliance and minimise non-conformance
• Provide clear leadership, coaching, and performance management
• Promote teamwork and lead by example with integrity
• Support recruitment, training, and labour organisation in line with company procedures
• Use continuous improvement tools (Lean, 5S) to reduce waste, increase availability, and drive efficiency
• Liaise with stock control, quality, and maintenance to optimise shift performance
• Apply 5S standards to maintain a clean and efficient production environment
• Identify and implement improvements in layout, process, and organisation

Skills and Experience Required

• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing team leader/supervisory role (timber industry preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety regulations and safe systems of work
• Familiarity with production scheduling and manufacturing KPIs
• Effective leadership, coaching, and people management skills
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making ability in a production environment
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP and standard Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles

What’s in it for you?

• 26 Holidays + bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Employee Discount programme
• Employee Assistance programme – Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing support

More about Marley and Marshalls Group

Marley is a division of Marshalls plc, the UK’s leading hard landscaping, building, and roofing products supplier. We’re a FTSE250 company and are proud to be a Superbrand since 2010. To find out more about the Marshalls Group please visit our website: www.Marshalls.co.uk

Equal Opportunities

Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls plc is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!

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