Production Team Leader

Fresh Start Recruitment; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader for a temporary to permanent role in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. The successful candidate will lead a team on the production line, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Key responsibilities include monitoring production processes, providing training, and maintaining records in the SAP system. If you have a strong leadership background and are passionate about driving efficiency, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Onsite parking

Canteen facilities

Internal career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a production environment.
• Strong understanding of safety and quality standards.
• Ability to manage production schedules and processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the production team for safe and efficient production.
• Monitor production processes and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Conduct inspections and provide training to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimisation

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Training

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm – Days and Afters Rotating

£31,200 per annum + onsite parking, canteen facilities and internal career opportunities

This is a temporary to permanent role!

Our client pride themselves on delivering high-quality products and are looking for a detail orientated Production Team Leader to join their team! If you’re passionate about leadership, process optimisation, and ensuring quality, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview

As a Production Team Leader, you will oversee the daily operations of the production team, ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner. This is a hands‑on role, with 75% of your time spent on the production line, supervising and leading a team of four staff members. The remaining 25% of your time will be spent on administrative tasks, including setting up the production line, changing pumps, ordering parts, updating production information on the SAP system, and maintaining quality audit information.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of goods on the production line.
• Monitor and manage production processes, ensuring adherence to schedules and standards.
• Troubleshoot any issues with machinery, materials, or production processes.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and work areas to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on best practices, safety protocols, and production procedures.
• Set up the production line for operations and ensure smooth transitions between production runs.
• Update and maintain production data in the SAP system, ensuring accuracy in records and reports.
• Maintain quality audit information and ensure compliance with internal and external audit standards.
• Prepare and submit production reports, including any discrepancies, issues, or recommendations for process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including health and safety standards.

If you are an experienced and driven professional looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!

This vacancy is being advertised by Fresh Start Recruitment (UK LTD) who are acting as an Employment Agency.

All respondents to this position must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Fresh Start Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer.