Production Team Leaders

Acorn-By-Synergie; Honiton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Production Team Leader to join a growing manufacturing business in Dunkeswell, near Honiton, Devon. You will lead a team of Production Operatives to meet daily targets while upholding quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

Please note: due to the Devon location, having your own transport is essential and shifts run 6am–4pm, Monday to Friday with a 4-day working week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Production Team Leader or similar.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, FMCG, or factory settings.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to organise workloads and prioritise tasks.
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Understanding of health and safety, quality standards, and production processes.
• Own transport essential due to the location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Production Operatives.
• Ensure daily production targets and customer requirements are achieved.
• Organise workloads and allocate tasks effectively.
• Monitor production processes to maximise output and minimise downtime.
• Maintain high standards of product quality and accuracy.
• Complete production paperwork and computer-based records.
• Promote and maintain excellent health and safety standards.
• Support the training, coaching, and development of team members.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist with resolving production issues.
• Encourage teamwork, communication, and a positive working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Production scheduling

Decision making

Problem solving

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Salary: GBP17.5 - GBP35 per hour + parking, overtime

Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon (EX14) | £17.50 per hour (first 38 hours) / £26.25 overtime / £35.00 Sunday overtime | Day Shifts | Monday to Friday, 6am–4pm | 4-Day Working Week | Temporary to Permanent / Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Production Team Leader to join a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Dunkeswell, near Honiton, Devon.

You will play a key role in leading a production team, ensuring operational targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Please note: Due to the location, applicants must have their own transport.

What We Offer

• £17.50 per hour for the first 38 hours worked.
• £26.25 per hour overtime after 38 hours.
• £35.00 per hour Sunday overtime.
• Day shifts.
• Monday to Friday, 6am–4pm.
• 4-day working week.
• One fixed weekday off each week on a rota.
• Every weekend off, with Sunday overtime available if required.
• Temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunity available.
• Full training, support, and career progression.
• Stable and secure manufacturing environment.
• Excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Production Operatives.
• Ensure daily production targets and customer requirements are achieved.
• Organise workloads and allocate tasks effectively.
• Monitor production processes to maximise output and minimise downtime.
• Maintain high standards of product quality and accuracy.
• Complete production paperwork and computer-based records.
• Promote and maintain excellent health and safety standards.
• Support the training, coaching, and development of team members.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist with resolving production issues.
• Encourage teamwork, communication, and a positive working environment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Shift Leader, Senior Operator, or Senior Production Operative.
• Experience within a manufacturing, production, FMCG, food production, or factory environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to organise workloads and prioritise tasks.
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Understanding of health and safety, quality standards, and production processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Own transport essential due to the location.