Production Team Leader

Orion Electrotech; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to join a busy manufacturing operation in Reading on a contract basis. You will lead a team of production operatives, drive daily targets, and push for quality and efficiency.

This hands-on role requires strong people management and communication skills, a focus on safety, and the ability to train and develop team members in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a production team in manufacturing.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Experience in production or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of production operatives to meet daily targets.
• Monitor workflow and production schedules to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Ensure products are manufactured to the required quality standards.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to team members.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Communication

Job description

Production Team Leader

Location: Reading
Pay Rate: £15.80 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Job Type: Contract

Production Team Leader - Reading

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Production Team Leader to join a busy manufacturing team in Reading on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is passionate about driving quality, efficiency, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of production operatives to ensure daily production targets are achieved.
• Monitor workflow and production schedules to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Ensure all products are manufactured to the required quality standards.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to team members.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Production Team Leader, Supervisor, or similar manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Experience working within a production or manufacturing environment.