Production Team Leader

Apex Recruitment; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 49,594,000 - 53,726,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Recruitment is seeking a Production Team Leader for our Leamington Spa site in the Press Shop. You will lead operational teams, drive safety, quality, and performance, and ensure processes are followed in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves coordinating shifts, developing staff, reporting on production metrics, and supporting continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with 6S and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in a press shop environment.
• Ability to coach and develop operators and team members.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and production performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production teams in a press shop environment.
• Coordinate workforce deployment, machine utilisation and shift resources.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety focus

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Press machines

Metal stamping

Job description

Production Team Leader

Location: Leamington Spa
Contract Basis: Permanent
Pay Rate:£18.34 per hour + shift allowance
Hours: 39 hours per week working rotating shifts

This role will be joining the Press Shop department

Join a fast-paced Press Shop environment as a Production Team Leader, taking responsibility for leading operational teams to deliver outstanding quality, safety, and production performance.

This role is pivotal in supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring processes are followed, teams are developed, and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

Why Join as a Production Team Leader?

• Play a key role in driving operational excellence within manufacturing operations
• Lead and develop production teams in a dynamic environment
• Influence continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation activities
• Support a culture focused on safety, quality, and performance
• Work closely with management and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives

Key Responsibilities of the Production Team Leader:

• Must have experience working in a press shop environment and operating a Press machine
• Experience operating mechanical, hydraulic, or servo presses safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of metal stamping, pressing, and forming processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to operational teams.
• Act as the main point of contact for production activities and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate workforce deployment, machine utilisation, and shift resources.
• Lead shift handovers and maintain accurate operational records.
• Ensure work is completed in line with procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental, and 6S requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Support employee development through training and coaching.
• Investigate operational issues, implement corrective actions, and escape where necessary.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and overall team performance.
• Conduct investigations and produce reports when required.
• Maintain clear communication across teams to support operational success.

Hours & Pay:

Hours: 39 hours per week
Pay: £18.34 per hour + shift allowance

Rotating Fortnightly Shifts
Monday to Thursday 06.00am - 14.00pm (8 hours per day)
Friday 06.00am - 13.00pm (7 hours per day)

Monday to Thursday14.00pm -22.00pm (8 hours per day)
Friday 13.00pm -20.00pm (7 hours per day

All applications are handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Key Skills:

Press Shop, Team Leader, Manufacturing Leadership, Production Management, Continuous Improvement, Health & Safety, Team Development, Workforce Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Systems, Process Improvement, Employee Training, 6S, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Operations, Communication SkillsProcess Improvement, Employee Training, 6S, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Operations, Communication Skills