Production Team Lead

We are working with an established organisation within the manufacturing/production sector is currently seeking a Production Team Lead to join their team. Reporting to senior management, the Production Team Lead will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the production team. The role requires a proactive leader who can drive performance, maintain compliance with safety and quality standards, and support team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of operatives in alignment with the company strategy and business objectives
• Manage team performance, development, and succession planning activities
• Implement and monitor performance measures, including downtime tracking and root cause analysis
• Ensure departmental compliance with BRC and customer food quality standards
• Assist with routine health and safety audits, incident investigations, and compliance training
• Contribute to the development of annual departmental goals and delivery plans
• Support cost control efforts and operate within budget parameters

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a production environment
• Experience in conducting audits
• Sound understanding of current Health & Safety legislation
• Proven ability to manage budgets and control costs
• High attention to detail with strong record-keeping abilities

Desirable:

• Relevant food qualification
• Valid counterbalance forklift licence
• Experience operating an electric pallet truck
• IOSH Health & Safety qualification

In return for a great salary, no weekends, pension, life assurance, healthcare and lots more!