Production Team Leader: Fast-Paced Manufacturing

Paddock; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prodrive group company HCI Systems is recruiting a Production Team Leader based in Newport, UK. You will lead a team of production technicians, drive daily targets, and coordinate across departments to ensure quality and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires at least three years of team‑lead experience, strong communication skills and a hands-on approach. Prodrive's environment emphasises continuous improvement, safety, and efficient workflows supported by

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Strong focus on quality, efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of production technicians to meet daily targets and deadlines.
• Coordinate activities across production, procurement, stores, materials, quality and despatch.
• Monitor performance and address issues affecting productivity or delivery.
• Ensure safety, quality standards and customer requirements.
• Conduct daily production reviews and communicate priorities.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Work with Operations Manager to meet delivery commitments.
• Maintain production records and update internal systems.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing experience

Production planning

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prodrive group company HCI Systems is recruiting a Production Team Leader based in Newport, UK. You will lead a team of production technicians, drive daily targets, and coordinate across departments to ensure quality and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires at least three years of team‑lead experience, strong communication skills and a hands-on approach. Prodrive's environment emphasises continuous improvement, safety, and efficient workflows supported by