Production Team Leader

Gripple; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Sheffield is seeking a dynamic Production Team Leader to oversee production and ensure efficiency. This hands-on role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to operational excellence. Candidates should have experience in high-volume production and lean manufacturing principles. Competitive salary and exceptional benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

15% pension scheme

Share ownership scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Private health care

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the production team for operational excellence.
• Ensure quality assurance and manage non-conformances.
• Drive continuous improvement aligned with the company's five-year plan.

Skills

Leadership in high-volume production

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Problem-solving abilities

IT proficiency (ERP, Excel)

Job description

Overview

As a Production Team Leader, you'll be on the shop floor leading by example, solving problems in real time, and keeping production running smoothly. Reporting to a Senior Team Leader, you'll lead a team of operators, ensuring that safety, quality, and efficiency are never compromised. You'll be responsible for hitting key performance targets like 85% OEE and 99% on-time delivery, while managing labour, workflow, and stock levels across the team. Communication is key, you'll be the link between your team, internal departments, and the wider supply chain. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll coach and develop your team, drive continuous improvement, and make sure the team works towards our strategic plan - Rewired 2028.

• Leading and motivating your team to deliver operational excellence
• Owning Key departmental operational KPIs including H&S,5S, OEE, Delivery
• Managing labour efficiency, supporting team development and performance
• Ensuring first-line quality assurance and managing non-conformances
• Driving continuous improvement aligned with our five-year plan
• Supporting Digital transformation initiatives ensuring your team adopt new ways of working
• Hosting daily production meetings and delivering weekly team updates

Role details

What is the role? The position will entail working regular mornings and afternoons Monday to Friday on a two-week shift pattern. Night shift and weekend work may also be required to meet the demands of the business and you may also be required to help in other areas on site. A flexible, 'can do' attitude is therefore paramount.

Whilst not mandatory, your completion of the applicant ethnic monitoring form will help us monitor and encourage equality and diversity. The information you provide will be anonymous and kept both confidential and separate to your application.

We're looking for a dynamic and driven Production Team Leader to join our fast-paced manufacturing team at the Riverside Works site. If you're passionate about lean manufacturing, thrive on motivating others, and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products on time, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You'll lead a team of production operators, driving performance through clear communication, continuous development, and a strong focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a high-volume production setting, demonstrating strong people skills and 5E leadership behaviours
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a proactive, hands-on attitude
• Solid understanding of lean manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain principles
• Organised, calm under pressure, and confident in solving problems independently
• Experience with machine operation or engineering is desirable
• Experience implementing and working to standard business processes
• Comfortable engaging with colleagues at all levels, including senior management
• Strong IT skills, including ERP systems (preferably D365), Excel, and Outlook

Company background

Established in 1989, we are the original innovators and manufacturers of wire joining and tensioning devices, as well as anchoring, bracing, and suspension systems that have changed the game for many industries.

We are no ordinary business. We do almost everything differently. 100% owned by our employees, we are also committed to changing the game by making a positive impact in our communities around the world. We're a force for good.

Benefits

We recognise every individual as a unique person with their own special contribution to make. We work hard to make sure our people are happy and healthy, with a good work/life balance, and generously rewarded for their time, energy, and commitment. We therefore offer:

• competitive salary
• non-contributory 15% pension scheme
• share ownership scheme
• excellent initial and ongoing training and support
• generous holiday entitlement (32 days, increasing with long service)
• life assurance
• private individual health care
• permanent health insurance scheme
• Paycare health plan
• enhanced family policy
• gym membership
• free on-site parking

Why Gripple

Why choose Gripple? As an employee-owned company, our people are front and centre. You can therefore expect to see:

• Commitment to core values and behaviours, AKA the 'Gripple Spirit'
• Work-life balance
• Career development
• Exceptional benefits
• Unique working environment
• Commitment to net zero in 2030