Production Team Leader

Omega Resource Group; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Resource Group in Tewkesbury is seeking a committed Production Team Leader to manage daily production activities, drive KPI performance and develop a high-performing team. You will deputise for the Production Manager and ensure products are delivered safely and efficiently.

The role requires strong leadership, a focus on safety and quality, and a continuous improvement mindset to optimise manufacturing processes and achieve operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience essential in a factory setting.
• Strong leadership or line management experience.
• Solid understanding of health and safety.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and lead teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support factory planning activities.
• Oversee a team of circa 15 operators.
• Deputise for the Production Manager when required.
• Ensure production KPIs are met and reported.
• Create solutions to production challenges and bottlenecks.
• Plan labour requirements and address resourcing concerns.
• Ensure daily production output is recorded and reported.
• Carry out appraisals and performance reviews.
• Lead root cause analysis activities.
• Support continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with customer, quality, and industry standards.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Health & safety

Planning & organisation

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Job description

Production Team Leader

Tewkesbury

Permanent

£34,300 + 10% shift uplift (£37,732)

AM/PM shift rotation

The Role - Production Team Leader

We have an excellent opportunity for a Production Team Leader to join a prominent manufacturing business in the Tewkesbury area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong people manager who is passionate about safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

You’ll deputise for the Production Manager, and be responsible for leading day-to-day production activities, driving KPI performance, developing your team, and ensuring products are delivered effectively.

Duties - Production Team Leader

• Support factory planning activities.


• Oversee a team of circa 15 operators.


• Deputise for the Production Manager when required.


• Ensure production KPIs and achieved.


• Create solutions to production challenges and bottlenecks.


• Plan labour requirements and proactively address resourcing concerns.


• Ensure daily production output is accurately recorded and reported.


• Carry out appraisals and performance reviews.


• Lead root cause analysis activities.


• Support continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.


• Ensure compliance with customer, quality, and industry standards.

Background - Production Team Leader

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.


• Proven leadership or line management experience.


• Strong understanding of health and safety


• Excellent organisational and planning skills.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and lead teams effectively.


• Continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.

Candidates who are currently a Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Engineering Supervisor, Production Coordinator or similar may be suitable for this role.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit www.omegaresource.co.uk.