Quality and Production Manager

Ambitions Personnel; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Production and Quality Team Leader in the East Midlands. This full-time, permanent position involves leading daily production operations, ensuring quality standards, and fostering team development. Ideal candidates have proven manufacturing leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a knack for problem-solving. Join a supportive environment that values growth and excellence in production and quality assurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime options

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing or production.
• Strong understanding of safety and quality control.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet targets.
• Conduct regular quality patrols to ensure high standards.
• Train and coach team members for their growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Production processes understanding

Tools

MS Office proficiency

Production systems proficiency

Job description

Exciting Opportunity – Production & Quality Team Leader

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (3-Shift Rotation)

Reports To: Operations Manager

About the Role

Are you a natural leader with a passion for production excellence and quality assurance? We’re seeking a hands‑on Production and Quality Team Leader to take charge of daily operations, ensuring targets are met, standards are upheld, and improvements are continuously driven across our factories.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact – leading your team, problem solving on the shop floor, and helping shape the future of our production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to hit targets and deadlines.
• Record and report production figures with accuracy.
• Carry out regular quality patrols to uphold high standards.
• Monitor and improve production processes, safety, and efficiency.
• Train, coach and develop team members for growth and success.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (maintenance, logistics, quality, etc.).
• Oversee stock control and support monthly/annual stock takes.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing or production.
• Solid understanding of production processes, safety and quality control.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing / continuous improvement (desirable).
• Proficiency in MS Office and production systems.

Why Join Us?

✔ Competitive salary with overtime options.
✔ Career growth opportunities and ongoing training.
✔ Work with a supportive, ambitious and people‑focused team.
✔ Play a key role in driving quality and performance improvements.

This Role Would Also Suit:

• Production Supervisor / Manufacturing Supervisor
• Quality Assurance Team Leader / Quality Control Supervisor
• Operations Team Leader / Manufacturing Lead
• Production Shift Leader / Plant Supervisor
• Assembly Line Supervisor / Production & Operations Lead

Apply Today! – If you’re ready to lead, inspire and deliver excellence in production and quality, we want to hear from you.