Production Team Leader

Orion Electrotech; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Health & Safety bonus

23 days holiday

Pension (3% employer / 5% employee)

Life insurance

On-site parking

Uniform & PPE provided

Electric Car Scheme

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

MyMindPal wellbeing platform

Full-time, permanent position

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to join its growing manufacturing operation on-site. You will lead production teams, drive safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery, and report to the Production Manager.

You will coach and develop team members, monitor performance against KPIs, investigate incidents, and champion continuous improvement across the line while maintaining housekeeping standards and a strong health and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor, Chargehand, or similar leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to meet KPIs and production targets.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate manufacturing teams on a day-to-day basis
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are met
• Monitor machine performance and minimise downtime
• Promote and maintain high Health & Safety standards
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Allocate labour and resources effectively
• Carry out quality checks and ensure product compliance
• Support accident and incident investigations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and workplace organisation

Skills

Team leadership

People management

KPIs

Health & Safety

Manufacturing background

Job description

Production Team Leader

Location: On-site
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE Attendance Bonus Health & Safety Bonus

Benefits

• Attendance & Health & Safety bonus scheme
• 23 days holiday bank holidays
• Pension (3% employer / 5% employee contribution)
• Life insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform & PPE provided
• Electric Car Scheme
• Gym discounts
• Retail discounts
• MyMindPal wellbeing platform
• Full-time, permanent position

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Production Team Leader to join a growing manufacturing business. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead production teams to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery targets are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate manufacturing teams on a day-to-day basis
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are met
• Monitor machine performance and minimise downtime
• Promote and maintain high Health & Safety standards
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Allocate labour and resources effectively
• Carry out quality checks and ensure product compliance
• Support accident and incident investigations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across production
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and workplace organisation

Ideal Background

• Previous experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor, Chargehand, or similar leadership role
• Manufacturing or engineering background
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Experience working to KPIs and production targets
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• Hands-on approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

Why Join?

• Stable and growing manufacturing business
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Opportunity to make a real impact on operational performance
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package