Production Team Leader: Lead 30-Staff Shop Floor

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Dudley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Company Benefits

Training

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is assisting a Dudley-based manufacturing business to recruit a Production Team Leader overseeing a 30-strong shop floor team across wood mill, upholstery, dispatch, sewing and pre-build.

You will drive day-to-day production, resolve issues promptly, and ensure the production plan is delivered efficiently, while supporting the five direct reports. The role offers a competitive salary and overtime in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Senior production team leader or similar experience in manufacturing/production.
• Experience managing teams of around 30 staff with 5 direct reports.
• Hands-on management with focus on meeting production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day shop floor operations across multiple departments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to keep the plan on track.
• Lead a team of 30 staff, with 5 direct reports, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 6am–2pm or 7am–3pm, overtime available.

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is assisting a Dudley-based manufacturing business to recruit a Production Team Leader overseeing a 30-strong shop floor team across wood mill, upholstery, dispatch, sewing and pre-build.

You will drive day-to-day production, resolve issues promptly, and ensure the production plan is delivered efficiently, while supporting the five direct reports. The role offers a competitive salary and overtime in a growing company.