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Production Team Leader

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 25,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

W Talent is thrilled to announce our exclusive partnership with a highly regarded manufacturing business located in Worksop, North Nottinghamshire who are now looking to recruit a Production Team Leader. This esteemed company is at the forefront of innovation in the Aerospace sector, committed to delivering exceptional quality and tailored solutions to its clients.

Job Information

As the Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for organising and overseeing the manufacture of goods within your value stream, ensuring the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of customer orders. You will take full ownership of production performance, leading multiple production cells and their teams, improving flow, efficiency and output through effective planning and coordination.

Working closely with the Operations Manager, you will help set objectives, drive continuous improvement activity and ensure the manufacturing cell operates in line with quality, safety and performance expectations. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong people management skills, effective cross-functional communication and a hands-on approach to manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Accelerate the flow of work safely and strategically across the value stream.
Lead, prioritise and coordinate work across production teams and locations.
Take full responsibility for the safety, wellbeing and performance of employees within the value stream.
Develop, manage and adhere to production plans to meet customer demand.
Proactively plan labour requirements to ensure production cells are operating at capacity.
Supervise, coach and review the performance of Cell Leaders and production personnel.
Monitor and control inventory levels, including the reduction of scrap.
Lead and embed continuous improvement initiatives across the value stream.
Own and drive 5S and TPM activities.
Ensure compliance with AS9000 standards and deliver quality products to specification.
Monitor materials issued to works orders and liaise with Purchasing to ensure MRP accuracy.
Communicate effectively with all areas of the business to ensure the smooth running of orders.
Work closely with the Training Manager to ensure employees are suitably trained, cross-skilled and equipped to meet production requirements.
Ensure all activities are carried out in line with company Health & Safety policies, procedures and relevant legislation.Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of five years' experience in a Production Supervisor, Team Leader or Value Stream Manager position, within a manufacturing environment.
Strong people management and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and engage teams.
Experience of production planning, scheduling and capacity management.
Planning and purchasing experience is desirable.
A continuous improvement mindset with experience driving efficiency and waste reduction.
Confident working cross-functionally and communicating at all levels of the organisation.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong focus on safety and quality.Salary & Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Team Leader, offering a competitive salary between £30,000 and £35,000 and benefits package, based in Worksop. You will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a business that values strong leadership, development and continuous improvement.

Why Apply

If you are looking to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you. For further information about the role prior to applying, please contact Gyn Dobb at W Talent directly

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