Production Team Leader

Adecco; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Team Leader in Sandwich, Kent. The role involves shift leadership, team motivation, and performance management in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have previous leadership experience and effective communication skills. Benefits include private healthcare, life assurance, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance Scheme

25 days annual leave

Overtime premium at x1.5

Bank holidays premium at x2

Career Progression

Free parking on site

Responsibilities

• Communicate company goals, safe working practices, procedures, and deadlines.
• Provide encouragement to team members and identify areas for training.
• Support management with hiring and monitoring performance.
• Be the first point of contact for Operatives and assist with questions.
• Ensure team compliance with quality guidelines.
• Conduct team meetings to update on best practices and expectations.

Skills

Previous experience in a leadership role

Previous experience within a manufacturing / factory environment

Effective Communication Skills

The ability to motivate a team

Results-Oriented

Self-Motivated

The ability to build relationships

Knowledge of 5s

Working knowledge of Excel

Valid Forklift licence preferred, not essential

Job description

Job Title: Production Team Leader

Location: Sandwich, Kent

Salary: £30,800

Hours: 4 on 6am-6pm / 4 off / 4 on 6pm-6am / 4 off

Our Client:

A leading manufacturing company known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Specialising in producing a wide range of products for various industries, and their dedication to excellence has made them a trusted partner across the industry.

Role Summary:

To provide shift leadership to a team of employees, motivate team members and assess individual performances. Provide help to management, including hiring and training, sickness and attendance monitoring.

Benefits:

• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Overtime premium at x1.5
• Bank holidays premium at x2
• Career Progression
• Free parking on site

Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:

• Communicate company goals, safe working practices, company procedures and deadlines to ensure collaborative working within the production team.
• Provide encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals and identifying areas for new training or skill checks.
• Support the management team with hiring, team performance and the monitoring of sickness and absence.
• Support the Production Supervisor and supply relevant information when required.
• Be the first point of contact for Operative, support with any questions and trouble shooting.
• Oversee team members work for quality guideline compliance, ensure they meet company and customer requirements.
• Develop strategies to promote team members adherence to company regulations and performance goals.
• Conduct team meetings to update the team on best practices and expectations.
• Generate and share comprehensive and detailed reports about team performance, mission related objectives, and deadlines.
• Ensure company brand materials and physical working spaces meet and exceed company presentation standards.
• Cover other Team Leaders when required.

Experience and skills required for this position:

• Previous experience in a leadership role
• Previous experience within a manufacturing / factory environment
• Effective Communication Skills
• The ability to motivate a team
• Results-Orientated
• Self-Motivated
• The ability to build relationships
• Knowledge of 5s
• Working knowledge of ExcelValid Forklift licence preferred, not essential

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on 01233 646632.

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend you will receive a £50 voucher *terms apply*.