Production Team Leader

Search; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Team Lead who excels in a fast-paced environment. This role focuses on safety, quality, and performance, allowing you to drive a production team forward while implementing LEAN processes. You'll be responsible for fostering a safety-first culture, supporting team performance, and enhancing product development. If you are a natural leader with a proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values collaboration and operational excellence, and make a significant impact on production processes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to organize resources and materials efficiently.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in team supervision.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture across the factory and yard.
• Drive the production of superstructure components in line with quality standards.
• Lead the implementation of LEAN processes for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Resource Organization

Team Supervision

Continuous Improvement

Communication Skills

Job description

Production Team Lead
Aberdeen

We're on the lookout for a Production Team Lead who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for safety, quality, and performance to join our growing client on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you'll play a key role in driving our production team forward. From executing production plans to promoting a culture of continuous improvement, this is a dynamic opportunity for a natural leader with a hands-on approach. The role will predominantly be working the back shift rotation and hours of work on this will be 4.30pm - 3.30am daily, Monday to Thursday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion a safety-first culture across the factory and yard using visual checks, audits, and other safety tools.

• Monitor and support team performance in collaboration with the Production Supervisor and Charge Hand.

• Drive the production of superstructure components in line with quality and safety standards.

• Lead the implementation of LEAN processes and inspire your team to contribute to continuous improvement goals.

• Communicate clearly and effectively to ensure your team is aligned with current and future workloads and business objectives.

• Support product and process development, overcoming logistical and manufacturing challenges.

• Provide support and cover for the Production Supervisor or Charge Hand as needed.

• Train and develop team members to meet evolving business needs.

• Foster strong working relationships across departments to support smooth operations.

What You'll Need:

• Proven ability to organise resources and materials efficiently.

• Strong leadership skills and experience in team supervision.

• A knack for building high-performing teams and creating a collaborative environment.

• Capability to control material usage and reduce waste.

• Solid product knowledge and the ability to apply it practically.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

If you are interested in being considered for this role, please do not hesitate to send in your CV, or call Amy Snelle on (phone number removed) to find out more information. Immediate starts are available but our client is more than happy to wait for the right candidate's availability.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.