Production Team Leader (Manufacturing)

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

Production Team Leader (Manufacturing)

£34,000 – £39,000 + Overtime + Health Insurance + Company Benefits + Training

Dudley

Are you a Production Team Leader or similar from a manufacturing or production background looking for a role where you will be a senior member of the production team, supporting a team of 30 staff with 5 direct reports?

Do you want a hands‑on management position where you will be a key point of contact across production, overseeing day‑to‑day operations and resolving any issues that arise during the manufacture of bespoke products?

In this role, you will oversee day‑to‑day shop floor operations across the wood mill, upholstery, dispatch, sewing and pre‑build departments. You will be responsible for approximately 30 production staff, including five direct reports, ensuring the production plan is delivered efficiently while resolving staffing, scheduling and operational issues as they arise.

This company has been going for over 15 years and have seen a big boost in growth in the past few, they have recently opened new showrooms and are expanding their production efforts to meet customer demand. As a company they are manufacturing and selling bespoke furniture for mainly domestic purposes

This role would suit a Production Supervisor from a manufacturing/factory background who is looking to play a key part in the growth of a successful business, taking ownership of production operations and driving the team forward.

The Role:

• Overseeing shop floor operations in a busy workshop environment
• Problem solve and troubleshoot issues
• Managing a team of 30 staff
• Monday to Friday – 6am – 2pm or 7am – 3pm. Overtime available

The Person:

• Production Team Leader or similar
• Manufacturing / Production background

Reference Number: BBBH 27367c

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.