Production Team Leader

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Strood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training

Progression

Company benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a Production Team Leader for our Strood-based client. You will take ownership of a production section, leading and developing a team, while driving performance, quality and safety.

The role focuses on hands-on leadership, target achievement and continuous improvement within a growing manufacturing environment, offering stability and long-term progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands-on, proactive and confident leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of a production section.
• Lead, develop and motivate your team to meet targets.
• Monitor production targets, quality and safety in the department.
• Drive continuous improvement across the department.

Job description

Production Team Leader

Competitive Salary + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Strood (Commutable from Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Gravesend, Sittingbourne and Maidstone)

Are you a Production Supervisor or Team Leader looking to join a growing manufacturer offering stability, further training and genuine opportunities to progress?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of your own production section, where you will lead and develop a team while playing a key role in driving performance and continuous improvement.

This well-established manufacturer supplies specialist products to a variety of industries and has developed an excellent reputation for quality and safety. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Production Section Leader to strengthen their operations team.

In this hands‑on role, you will oversee the day-to‑day running of your section, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You will monitor performance, develop and motivate your team, and work closely with other departments to identify and implement improvements.

This role would suit a Production Supervisor or Team Leader looking for a secure, long‑term position where they can develop their leadership skills and progress within a growing business.

The Role:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of a production section
• Leading, developing and motivating your team
• Monitoring production targets, quality and safety
• Driving continuous improvement across the department

The Person:

• Production Supervisor or Team Leader
• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Hands‑on, proactive and confident leading a team
• Looking for a stable role with long‑term progression

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.