Production Team Leader

Reed; Walsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking manufacturing company in Walsall is seeking a Production Line Leader to join their team. This hands-on role requires strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to drive production quality and efficiency. With competitive salary and excellent benefits including private healthcare, pension, and ongoing training, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent contract

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Life insurance (3x salary)

Employee assistance programme

Free product allowance

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a production environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the team to meet production targets.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and drive root cause analysis.
• Coach operatives to improve performance.
• Maintain compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication and leadership skills

Experience in machine operation, fault‑finding, and repair

Proactive, hands-on approach

Confidence using IT systems

Flexibility to work across multiple sites

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Production Line Leader – Lead, Improve, Inspire

We’re looking for a Production Line Leader to join a forward-thinking manufacturing team. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and passion for continuous improvement to drive quality, safety, and productivity on the shop floor.

This is an exciting time to join a business that’s investing heavily in its future, including a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art production facility. If you’re motivated by growth, innovation, and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary – open to discussion based on experience
• Permanent contract in a stable and expanding business
• Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm (40 hours/week)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare (non‑contributory)
• Generous pension scheme
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Employee assistance programme
• Free product allowance
• Ongoing training and development

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and coordinating your team to meet production targets
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and driving root cause analysis
• Coaching operatives to meet high standards and improve performance
• Maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with manufacturing standards
• Supporting lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing cover across other production areas when needed

What you’ll bring

• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience in machine operation, fault‑finding, and repair
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a calm attitude under pressure
• Confidence using IT systems, including ERP platforms
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites during training
• Living within a reasonable commute of the production facilities

This role will initially be based at one site, with regular travel to another location. A full relocation to the new facility is planned for next year.

If you’re looking for a fast‑paced, varied role in a growing business where you can make a difference from day one, apply now.