Production Team Leader

  • Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd
  • Feb 15, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Production Team Leader

  • Are you an experienced Production Team Leader?
  • Do you want to work for a well established business?
  • Do you want career progression opportunities?

If so, APPLY NOW!

Due to continued expansion, we are recruiting an experienced Production Team Leader to join our well established client.

Job Duties:

  • Support the Shift Manager and lead and motivate the production staff.
  • Follow and promote the company policies at all times.
  • Have a positive can-do attitude and encourage the same in others.
  • Promote the company values and encourage a collaborative culture between Management and shop floor staff.
  • Promote a safety-first culture.
  • Ensure staff are utilised effectively to maximise production efficiency.
  • Ensure shift changeovers run smoothly.
  • Support the Shift Manager organising manning of the shifts and overtime requirements in line with delivering the production plan.
  • Highlight any potential risks and assist the Shift Manager with risk assessments.
  • Ensure that production is in line with the production plan and that products are manufactured to the required quality specification/standard.
  • Ensure that professional and respectful working relationships are formed and maintained with other shifts and departments.
  • Help mentor new staff to ensure that they reach the level of competency required.
  • Report any production machinery issues in a prompt manner to the Shift Manager/engineering staff.
  • Maintain a high level of housekeeping and ensure cleaning schedules are carried out.

Requirements:

  • FLT Licence.
  • Production Skills.
  • High level of competence operating shunters/vehicles.
  • Ability to carry out the site permit process.
  • Ability to carry out risk assessments.
  • First aid trained.
  • Have a positive can-do attitude and encourage the same in others.
  • To be able to receive and give instructions and give feedback.
  • Be actively involved in decision making and take an active role in site projects/improvements.
  • Knowledge of skills required to manufacture the product.

Working hours: Three shift system, Days, Nights & Afters.

Starting salary: £35,967 Per Annum.

This is a Full time, Permanent position.