Production Team Leader - Earlies

Pioneer Selection; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is seeking a motivated Production Team Leader for an early shift in Leicester. The successful candidate will lead a team of 30–35 operators, focusing on efficiency, quality, and safety standards within a fast-paced production environment. With a competitive salary of £31,500 and benefits including holiday, pension, and career progression opportunities, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact while developing your leadership skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension and life assurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Private medical options

Genuine career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Team Leader or Supervisor role.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team to meet production targets.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards.
• Driving continuous improvement to enhance productivity.

Skills

People management

Communication

Proactive attitude

Job description

Production Team Leader – Early Shift
Location: Leicester, LE3
Salary: £31,500 + Benefits
Shift: Monday to Friday, 6am–2pm
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a motivated leader with experience managing production teams in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for a Production Team Leader to take ownership of a key shift, leading a team of 30–35 operators to deliver high performance, efficiency, and quality.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Leading, motivating, and managing a team to meet daily output, efficiency, and quality targets

Ensuring full compliance with health & safety standards while promoting a strong safety culture

Coordinating shift activities and allocating resources to meet production schedules

Monitoring performance against key metrics (OEE, waste, downtime, quality)

Conducting briefings, shift handovers, and regular team meetings

Keeping accurate records and reports for production and compliance purposes

Coaching, developing, and supporting team members through regular feedback and training

Collaborating with maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to resolve issues

Driving continuous improvement to enhance productivity and reduce waste

What You’ll Need:

Proven experience in a similar Team Leader or Supervisor role

Strong people management and communication skills

Positive, proactive attitude with a focus on quality and results

Comfortable working in a fast-moving production environment

Knowledge of health & safety and performance metrics

Aspirational mindset and desire for career progression

What’s in It for You:

Competitive salary of £31,500

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension and life assurance

Discounts on gym memberships and private medical options

Genuine career progression opportunities

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England

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