Production Team Leader

People Solutions; Irlam; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive rates of pay

Ongoing development opportunities

Career progression prospects

Supportive team environment

Long-term employment opportunities

Job summary

People Solutions are seeking a Production Team Leader for our client in Irlam. The role offers a rotating 3-shift pattern and opportunities for growth within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates will have prior Manufacturing Team Leader or Supervisory experience, with a track record in high-demand, 24/7 operations. Weekly pay and clear progression paths are highlighted in the benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in 24/7 facilities.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise production teams.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a production cell of up to eight operatives.
• Organise workloads to keep the order book on track.
• Monitor hourly production output and update boards.
• Complete production and compliance paperwork and maintain QA standards.
• Train and develop operatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote company values and lead by example.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Job description

Production Team Leader - Irlam

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Production Team Leader to join our well-established client based in Irlam.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, a structured rotating shift pattern, and genuine opportunities for growth and progression within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This would suit applicants who have worked as a Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Supervisor or Operations Team Leader.

Rates of Pay:

• £16.67 per hour
• £17.99 per hour

Shift Pattern:

• Rotating 3-shift pattern
• Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 14:00
• Monday to Friday: 14:00 - 22:00
• Sunday to Thursday: 22:00 - 06:00

Benefits:

Your benefits as a Production Team Leader are:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing development opportunities
• Career progression prospects
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term employment opportunities
• Weekly pay

Day-to-Day Duties:

Your duties as a Production Team Leader are:

• Managing a production cell of up to eight operatives
• Organising workloads to ensure the order book is completed in the most efficient manner
• Monitoring production cell output on an hourly basis
• Completing production figures and updating production boards
• Checking health and safety log books daily
• Training and developing production operatives as required
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout the department
• Completing all relevant production and compliance paperwork
• Auditing processes to ensure adherence to procedures and standards
• Supporting operational efficiency and driving performance improvements
• Promoting company values and leading by example at all times

Essential Skills:

To be successful as a Production Team Leader, you will need:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working within a 24/7 production facility
• Previous experience managing or supervising production operatives
• A proven track record within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and teamworking skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to make informed decisions in a demanding production environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• The ability to build effective internal and external working relationships
• A flexible approach to work to ensure production requirements are met
• Knowledge of manufacturing materials and production processes

Training:

• Full paid site induction provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Continued support throughout your employment