Production Team Leader - Earlies

Ess Employment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Yate is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to oversee a warehouse team. This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication and leadership skills as well as a practical understanding of lean manufacturing tools. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience and feel comfortable with production planning. Competitive pay and benefits including bonuses and holidays are offered.

Benefits

Quarterly profit-related bonus

Quarterly £100 attendance allowance

29 days holiday

Optional contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience leading a warehouse or production team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills — both on the floor and in reporting.
• Comfortable with production planning, training staff, and using ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and energise a skilled warehouse team to meet daily production targets.
• Ensure materials are prepared, processed, and dispatched to customer specification.
• Train and mentor team members in production best practices and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing Tools

Production Planning

Education

ILM Level 2 Leadership (Desired but not essential)

Tools

ERP Systems

FLT

Job description

Overview

LOCATION: YATE
START DATE: Immediate
PAY: £15.00 - £17.00 Per hour
TEMP-PERM
WORKING HOURS: 6.00am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday

Yate Office: 01454 310031
E: [e-mail]

VACANCY – Production Team Leader – Earlies

ESS Employment are working with an established, successful client who are seeking an experienced production team leader. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, communication, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and energise a skilled warehouse team to meet daily production targets.
• Coordinate daily job schedules and allocate labour efficiently.
• Ensure materials are prepared, processed, and dispatched to customer specification.
• Use our internal ERP system to record and manage stock movement accurately.
• Uphold high standards in health, safety, and housekeeping — promoting a safe, positive environment.
• Train and mentor team members in production best practices and safety protocols.
• Inspect finished parts for quality, non-conformance, and correct material condition.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to keep workflow running smoothly.
• Keep clear, accurate records of stock and team activities.

The candidate

• At least 2 years’ experience leading a warehouse or production team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills — both on the floor and in reporting.
• A practical understanding of lean manufacturing tools (5S, 7 Wastes, visual management).
• Comfortable with production planning, training staff, and using ERP systems.
• FLT and confidence in safe handling of goods.
• ILM Level 2 Leadership (or equivalent) (Desired but not essential)

Benefits

• Quarterly profit-related bonus
• Quarterly £100 attendance allowance
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• ‘Time in service’ holiday awards
• Optional contributory pension scheme
• A positive working culture in a growing and stable company
• Overtime may be required to work including odd weekends.

If this vacancy is of an interest to you, please do not hesitate to apply!

In order to be considered for the role please email your cv at your earliest convenience to Sam Wilmot

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ESS EMPLOYMENT Ltd work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional and friendly approach to recruitment.

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