Production Team Leader

Vibe Recruit; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Port Talbot is seeking a proactive Production Team Leader to oversee health & safety standards, ensure quality control, and develop team skills. This role requires prior experience in production leadership and a focus on continuous improvement. Applicants with a background in the food or pharmaceutical industries are preferred. Competitive salary and shift allowances are available.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Shift allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading a team in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Desirable background in food or pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with Clean Room protocols is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the manufacturing team ensuring H&S standards are met.
• Maintain quality standards and oversee product sampling.
• Coach team members to develop skills and improve performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Health and Safety compliance

Quality control

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Job description

Production Team Leader

Salary: £31,471 per annum (includes shift allowance)
Holiday: 33 days (25 + 8 bank holidays)
Hours: Full-time, rotating shifts Monday to Friday

• Morning: 6am - 2pm
• Afternoon: 2pm - 10pm
  Occasional night shift cover may be required

About the Role

We\'re looking for a hands-on, proactive Production Team Leader to join our growing manufacturing team. You\'ll be leading from the front—making sure health & safety standards are met, quality stays high, and your team is engaged, trained, and working efficiently.

This is a great opportunity for someone with production experience who enjoys coaching others, driving improvement, and making a real impact on day-to-day operations.

What You'll Be Doing

Health & Safety Leadership

• Take full ownership of H&S across your area
• Ensure teams are working safely, using correct PPE, and following site procedures
• Keep risk assessments and SOPs up-to-date and user-friendly
• Investigate any incidents and provide reports within 24 hours

Quality & Compliance

• Champion a "right first time" mindset
• Maintain strict food safety and quality standards
• Oversee product sampling and sign-off procedures
• Ensure clear, accurate documentation and audit readiness
• Support with non-conformance and CAPA investigations
• Manage line clearance in line with SOP372

Team Development

• Coach and support team members to grow their skills
• Identify training needs for your team and yourself
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture

Continuous Improvement

• Work with your team to deliver measurable improvements
• Analyse key trends weekly with the Shift Manager and act on findings
• Reduce changeover times by 20% and boost productivity by 10%

Operational Excellence

• Lead by example—set up, run and clean down machines correctly
• Manage performance to maximise output and minimise downtime
• Uphold 5S standards (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain)

Communication

• Keep clear, accurate shift reports (H&S, performance, quality issues, etc.)
• Provide thorough handovers between shifts to keep things running smoothly
• Flag material shortages promptly and communicate clearly
• Run daily team briefings to keep everyone aligned

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience leading a team in a production or manufacturing environment
• Food or pharmaceutical industry background (desirable)
• Familiarity with Clean Room protocols (a bonus but not essential)
• A confident communicator and team motivator
• A focus on continuous improvement and doing things the right way

Ready to lead a team that makes a difference? Apply now and help us keep quality high and operations running at their best.

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