Production Team Leader

MTrec Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to quality and safety. Responsibilities include coordinating production activities, ensuring compliance with health protocols, and driving continuous improvement. Competitive benefits are offered, including employee discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Bereavement leave

Canteen

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is essential.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of motivating and managing teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day production activities to achieve operational targets.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all health and safety protocols are followed.
• Monitor and report production output, maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Job description

MTrec Recruitment are proud to be representing our industry leading manufacturing client in their 2025 expansion plans. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Production Team Leader to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on leading teams, driving performance, and ensuring high standards across safety, quality, and efficiency. You'll play a key role in the daily operations, working closely with both frontline staff and management to deliver consistent results and continuous improvement.

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday AM (06:00- 14:00)
• Monday to Friday PM (14:00- 22:00)

The Job you will do:

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day production activities to achieve operational targets.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring all health and safety protocols are consistently followed.
• Conduct routine equipment and machinery checks to ensure they are operating efficiently and safely.
• Work closely with leadership to identify and implement improvements in production processes.
• Monitor and report production output, maintaining accurate records and addressing any variances.
• Foster a team-oriented environment focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

About You:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is essential.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of motivating and managing teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Confident communicator with effective verbal and written communication skills

The rewards and benefits on offer:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking