Production Team Leader

Omega; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave

Life assurance (4x salary)

Income protection

Cycle to Work

On-site canteen

Training and career development

Job summary

Omega in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to drive day-to-day operations and lead a high-performing team. You will partner with the Production Manager to meet safety, quality and KPI targets while upholding lean manufacturing practices.

You will plan labour, manage performance, and implement root-cause analysis to continuously improve output and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting with leadership or line management.
• Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong health and safety knowledge in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production activities and KPI performance.
• Plan labour requirements and address resourcing concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Open/close the factory as required; ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop staff; manage disciplinary, capability and attendance matters.
• Record and report daily production output accurately.
• Foster engagement, teamwork and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Team management

Adaptability

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Production Team Leader looking to take the next step in your manufacturing career?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established global manufacturing business seeking a motivated and hands-on Production Team Leader to join their production operation in Tewkesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong people manager who is passionate about safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Working closely with the Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day production activities, driving KPI performance, developing your team, and ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will play a key role in creating a positive, accountable, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

• Support factory planning activities and deputise for the Production Manager when required.
• Lead the achievement of production KPIs and drive improvements to operational performance.
• Identify and implement solutions to production challenges and bottlenecks.
• Plan labour requirements and proactively address resourcing concerns.
• Ensure daily production output is accurately recorded and reported.
• Manage disciplinary, capability, and performance-related matters in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor attendance and sickness levels, conducting return-to-work interviews when required.
• Carry out appraisals and performance reviews, identifying training and development needs.
• Lead root cause analysis activities and implement corrective actions to improve quality performance.
• Support the standardisation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Take responsibility for opening and closing the factory when required.
• Champion lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with customer, quality, and industry standards.
• Foster a culture of engagement, innovation, teamwork, and accountability.

Key Experience & Qualifications - Production Team Leader

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership or line management experience.
• Engineering qualification or relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within manufacturing.
• Experience managing employee performance, development, and attendance.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and lead teams effectively.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits - Production Team Leader

• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to online GP appointments, counselling, physiotherapy, nutritional advice, savings, and discounts.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Income protection cover.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• On-site canteen.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities within a global manufacturing organisation.