Production Team Leader

Mdh Services (Scotland) Ltd; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Manufacturing Team Leader to oversee production and quality in a fast-paced environment. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, driving production goals, and leading a high-performing team. You will have the opportunity to implement continuous improvement initiatives and make a significant impact on operational efficiency. With a supportive environment that recognizes your contributions, this position offers a chance to flourish in your career while enjoying perks like competitive holidays and onsite amenities. If you have the drive to lead and inspire, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Onsite canteen

Competitive pension scheme

Competitive holiday allowance

Weekend overtime opportunities at enhanced rates

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and lead an engaged, high-performing team.
• Management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and safety compliance and drive production plan adherence.
• Monitor and improve KPIs and performance indicators in production.

Skills

Team Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Communication Skills

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Team Leader for our client based in South Lanarkshire to oversee production, quality, and labour resources, ensuring that production targets and customer deliveries are consistently met on time and in full.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Promote and ensure health and safety compliance within the team.
2. Drive production plan adherence, creating recovery plans as needed to meet delivery targets.
3. Monitor and improve KPIs and performance indicators in the production area.
4. Ensure full compliance with procedures, including:

• Company guidelines
• Work instructions and procedure sheets
• Quality standards and equipment use
• 5S principles

Identify and implement improvement opportunities through activities like Gemba Walks, 5S audits, and waste reduction initiatives.

Address quality issues promptly and effectively.

Manage the supply of materials and required documentation.

Coach and manage your team to achieve high performance.

Requirements:

• Proven ability to build and lead an engaged, high-performing team.
• Management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a focus on achieving daily targets.
• Experience driving continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data-driven decision-making.

Additional Information:

The working week will initially be dayshift Monday to Friday, eventually transitioning to working a three-shift rotational pattern:

• Dayshift – 6am – 2pm
• Backshift – 2pm – 10pm
• Nightshift – 10pm – 6am

Weekend Overtime Opportunities at Enhanced Rates: Earn extra while supporting the team’s success.

• Free onsite parking
• Onsite canteen
• Competitive pension scheme
• Competitive holiday allowance
• A supportive environment where your contributions are recognized, and your career can flourish.

If you have the drive and experience to lead a successful team in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!