Production Team Leader - 4-Day Week, OT & Progress

Acorn-By-Synergie; Honiton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Production Team Leader to join a growing manufacturing business in Dunkeswell, near Honiton, Devon. You will lead a team of Production Operatives to meet daily targets while upholding quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

Please note: due to the Devon location, having your own transport is essential and shifts run 6am–4pm, Monday to Friday with a 4-day working week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Production Team Leader or similar.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, FMCG, or factory settings.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to organise workloads and prioritise tasks.
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Understanding of health and safety, quality standards, and production processes.
• Own transport essential due to the location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Production Operatives.
• Ensure daily production targets and customer requirements are achieved.
• Organise workloads and allocate tasks effectively.
• Monitor production processes to maximise output and minimise downtime.
• Maintain high standards of product quality and accuracy.
• Complete production paperwork and computer-based records.
• Promote and maintain excellent health and safety standards.
• Support the training, coaching, and development of team members.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist with resolving production issues.
• Encourage teamwork, communication, and a positive working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Production scheduling

Decision making

Problem solving

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Production Team Leader to join a growing manufacturing business in Dunkeswell, near Honiton, Devon. You will lead a team of Production Operatives to meet daily targets while upholding quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

Please note: due to the Devon location, having your own transport is essential and shifts run 6am–4pm, Monday to Friday with a 4-day working week.