Production Team Leader

KPJ Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Manchester is seeking a hands-on Production Team Leader. You will oversee the production team, ensuring order fulfilment while motivating team members. The role includes problem-solving, coaching, and implementing process improvements. Candidates should have manufacturing assembly experience and previous leadership experience. A competitive salary of £32,960 is offered, along with various benefits including bonuses and enhanced sick pay.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Quarterly & yearly bonuses

Employer pension contribution scheme 3% / 5%

Enhanced sick pay entitlement

On-site parking

Christmas shutdown period

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in product assembly manufacturing.
• Previous experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• The ability to read and understand product drawings.

Responsibilities

• Working with Production Planning & the Production Manager to meet targets.
• Monitoring and coaching your team to hit manufacturing goals.
• Ensuring all processes and procedures are followed correctly.
• Delivering regular team briefings and updates.
• Identifying and recommending process improvements.
• Managing performance issues and resolving conflict where needed.
• Carrying out 1:1s and identifying training or development needs.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Understanding product drawings

Coaching and monitoring team performance

Job description

We're hiring for a hands‑on Production Team Leader to join a leading manufacturer based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Leading the production team will involve distributing work to meet order fulfilment dates, as well as motivating and organising the team to get the best performance.

What's on offer?

• £32,960 per year
• Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm / 12:00pm finish Friday
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Quarterly & yearly bonuses
• Employer pension contribution scheme 3% / 5%
• Enhanced sick pay entitlement
• On-site parking
• Christmas shutdown period

What will you be doing as a Production Team Leader?

• Working with Production Planning & the Production Manager to meet targets
• Monitoring and coaching your team to hit manufacturing goals
• Ensuring all processes and procedures are followed correctly
• Delivering regular team briefings and updates
• Identifying and recommending process improvements
• Managing performance issues and resolving conflict where needed
• Carrying out 1:1s and identifying training or development needs

What do you need?

• Previous experience working in product assembly manufacturing
• Previous experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• The ability to read and understand product drawings

Apply today or speak with Jack Lawrence at KPJ Group for more information between 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted