Production Team Leader

Ethos Foundation; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to oversee operations in Rotherham. The role involves managing a team, ensuring high standards of productivity and quality, and supporting a culture of customer focus. Candidates should have proven leadership experience in a production environment and strong hands-on technical skills. Join a company that values development and recognizes achievement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a production or assembly team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Hands-on experience in an assembly or machining environment.
• Comfortable with stock control systems and production planning.
• Ability to comply with product safety standards and H&S regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and lead a production team.
• Ensure high standards of productivity, quality, and customer focus.
• Support a culture of customer centricity.
• Drive performance, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Production planning

Hands-on experience

Tools

Milling machines

Wall saws

Stud welders

Job description

Are you a natural leader who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy motivating people, driving performance, and ensuring customers receive the best possible service? We're looking for an experienced Production Team Leader to oversee operations at our busy Modification Centre in Rotherham.

The Role of a Production Team Leader

You'll be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, leading a team of skilled staff, and ensuring high standards of productivity, quality, and customer focus. This is a varied role that combines people management, production planning, and hands-on technical work.

Hours

Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm.

Key Objectives of a Production Team Leader

• Motivate, engage, and develop direct reports
• Support and champion a culture of customer centricity
• Maintain strong productivity and deliver on agreed KPIs
• Ensure compliance with 6S principles and H&S standards
• Drive performance, efficiency, and on-time delivery

What You'll Do As a Production Team Leader

• Lead, support, and develop a team through 1-2-1s, appraisals, and training
• Attend production planning meetings and manage workload scheduling
• Oversee stock checks, consumables requisitions, and order booking
• Ensure on-time delivery and excellent housekeeping within the Mod Centre
• Manage holidays and resources to minimise business impact
• Contribute to team strategies, continuous improvement, and recruitment
• Read engineering drawings and carry out product assembly tasks
• Operate equipment such as milling machines, wall saws, and stud welders
• Provide technical support to customers via phone/email

About You

• Proven experience leading a production or assembly team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Hands-on experience in an assembly or machining environment
• Comfortable with stock control systems and production planning
• Skilled in operating general tooling; milling experience is desirable
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
• Able to comply with product safety standards and H&S regulations
• Willing to travel to customer sites if required

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a company that values teamwork, quality, and customer satisfaction. We're committed to investing in our people, offering development opportunities, and recognising achievement. This is your chance to make a real impact in a role where leadership and initiative are rewarded.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.