Team Leader - Primary Pack

Rayner Surgical Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rayner Surgical Group in Worthing is seeking a proactive Team Leader for the Primary Pack area to oversee daily production and drive performance on the floor. You will lead a team of Production Technicians, combine hands-on work with leadership, and ensure targets, quality and GMP compliance are met.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of the production process, attention to detail, and the ability to coach and develop staff while implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Able to motivate and support others in a team.
• Experience in hands-on manufacturing or production.
• Strong communication with clear instruction.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with production records/data.
• Self-motivated, organized, and accountable.
• Ability to take ownership and make decisions confidently.
• Positive attitude to change and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production targets and lead on the floor.
• Provide clear direction to team members.
• Carry out and oversee production activities.
• Ensure cleanroom PPE and hygiene compliance.
• Support process improvements and new ways of working.
• Lead staff training and certification.
• Act as technical support within the area.
• Review forward production demand with Area Lead.
• Support team performance and HR-guidance aligned behavior.
• Promote positive culture through coaching and feedback.
• Complete production documentation to GMP standards.
• Carry out additional duties to support operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team motivation

Hands-on manufacturing

Good communication

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Production records

Self-motivated

Decision making

Continuous improvement

Job description

Team Leader – Primary Pack

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Team Leader to support the day-to-day running of our production operations in our Primary Pack Department. This is a fast-paced role that combines leadership with practical involvement on the production floor, ensuring operational targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently achieved.

You will lead and support a team of Production Technicians within a controlled manufacturing environment, helping to drive productivity, continuous improvement, and team development. The role requires a strong technical understanding of the production area, along with the ability to motivate others and lead by example.

Within this area, you’ll oversee key stages of the manufacturing and inspection process, including product inspection, labelling, sterilisation, and injector assembly. Attention to detail and adherence to GMP and cleanroom standards are essential to ensure products meet the highest quality standards before progressing through production.

You’ll work closely with the Production Managers to support team performance, training, staffing requirements, and process improvements, while acting as a key point of support for technicians across the department.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee room performance, working both on and off machines and processes where required to achieve production targets.
• Support daily production workflows and provide clear direction to team members in line with operational demands.
• Carry out and oversee production activities including.
• Ensure all cleanroom PPE and hygiene requirements are always followed.
• Support process improvement initiatives and assist with implementing new ways of working.
• Lead staff training and certification activities where required.
• Act as a key technical support person within the area, assisting new starters and maintaining team capability.
• Review forward production demand with the Area Lead to support overtime, staffing, and training plans.
• Support the management of team performance, behaviour, attendance, and engagement in line with company procedures and HR guidance.
• Promote a positive working culture through coaching, recognition, and constructive feedback.
• Complete all required production documentation accurately and in accordance with GMP standards.
• Carry out any additional duties required to support the production operation.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, SOPs, and company policies.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and compliance within the production environment.
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards are consistently followed.
• Use all PPE correctly.
• Promote safe working practices and support a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role
• Strong team player with the ability to motivate and support others
• Experience within a hands-on manufacturing or production environment
• Good communication skills with the ability to provide clear instruction and guidance
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good manual dexterity
• Computer literacy and confidence working with production records/data
• Self-motivated, organised, and accountable
• Ability to take ownership and make decisions confidently
• Positive attitude towards change and continuous improvement

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Understanding of GMP or cleanroom working practices
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Ability to make effective decisions and follow them through consistently