Production Team Leader - Nights

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Leicester is seeking a motivated Production Team Leader for the night shift. The role involves managing a team of 30–35 operators, ensuring production efficiency and quality while adhering to health and safety standards. Offering a competitive salary of £31,500, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension and life assurance

Gym membership discounts

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Team Leader or Supervisor role.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving production environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Quality focus

Health & safety knowledge

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Job Description:

Production Team Leader – Night Shift
Location: Leicester, LE3
Salary: £31,500 + Benefits
Shift: Monday to Friday, 10pm-6am
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