Shift Leader: Production & Lean Improvement (Mon–Fri)

Partnership Recruiting; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership Recruiting are looking for a Production Team Leader to join their client's manufacturing facility in North Ayrshire. This role is Monday to Friday with a rotating day and back shift pattern, designed to maintain work-life balance while delivering consistent production performance.

You will lead a production team, oversee manufacturing operations, and work with the Production Supervisor and Manager to meet targets and support continuous improvement initiatives, with focus on safety,

Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma qualifications or experience.
• Experience on continuous process production lines is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of 5S and its impact on safety and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to achieve daily production output targets and KPIs
• Drive smaller process improvement projects as assigned
• Support continuous improvement in line with quality and safety objectives
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards through strict adherence to 5S principles
• Ensure all equipment and work areas are properly maintained for optimal performance
• Liaise effectively with Safety, Logistics, Technical, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S

Communication

Job description

Partnership Recruiting are looking for a Production Team Leader to join their client's manufacturing facility in North Ayrshire. This role is Monday to Friday with a rotating day and back shift pattern, designed to maintain work-life balance while delivering consistent production performance.

You will lead a production team, oversee manufacturing operations, and work with the Production Supervisor and Manager to meet targets and support continuous improvement initiatives, with focus on safety,