Production Team Leader

Reevr Talent Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

25 days annual leave

Full company pension scheme

Overtime opportunities on Fridays and+

Job summary

Reevr Talent Ltd in Luton is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to take ownership of a production area, drive performance, and lead a team to achieve safety, quality and efficiency targets.

You will develop the team, promote 5S and visual management, monitor schedules, and work with colleagues to improve processes. This role offers a four-day week, overtime opportunities, and a generous pension.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production team in a manufacturing setting.
• Track record of achieving safety, quality and productivity KPIs.
• Ability to identify and resolve production issues.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to health and safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a production team, taking ownership of day-to-day performance.
• Ensure production targets are achieved across safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Monitor production schedules, workflow and resource allocation.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across the production area.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are followed in line with approved procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor quality performance and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, defects and production costs.
• Lead daily team meetings and communicate production priorities.
• Coach, develop and motivate team members, managing performance and training requirements.
• Maintain accurate production records and operational documentation.
• Promote 5S, good housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Work with other departments to improve production efficiency and delivery performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Production management

KPIs management

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production systems

Job description

Production Team LeaderLocation: Luton

Salary: £43,800 per annum

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 6am-3:45pm

We are recruiting for an experienced Production Team Leader to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Luton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Production Team Leader to take ownership of a production area, drive operational performance and lead a team to achieve key business targets.

You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of safety, quality and efficiency, while developing your team and driving continuous improvement across the production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a production team, taking ownership of day-to-day performance.
• Ensure production targets are achieved across safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Monitor production schedules, workflow and resource allocation.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across the production area.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are followed in line with approved procedures and work instructions.
• Monitor quality performance and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, defects and production costs.
• Lead daily team meetings and communicate production priorities.
• Coach, develop and motivate team members, managing performance and training requirements.
• Maintain accurate production records and operational documentation.
• Promote 5S, good housekeeping and workplace organisation.
• Work with other departments to improve production efficiency and delivery performance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Production Team Leader or in a similar manufacturing supervisory position.
• Strong understanding of production processes and manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to manage team performance and achieve operational KPIs.
• Experience identifying and resolving production issues.
• Good understanding of health and safety and quality procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate, develop and hold team members accountable.
• Competent using Microsoft Office and production systems.

Desirable

• Experience within an engineering or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Root Cause Analysis / Corrective Action experience.
• Knowledge of 5S and visual management.
• Experience working with quality management systems.

What's on Offer?

• £43,800 annual salary.
• Four-day working week.
• Monday-Thursday, 6am-3:45pm.
• 25 days' annual leave.
• Full company pension scheme.
• Additional overtime opportunities on Fridays and weekends.