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Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader

Mego Employment Ltd • London, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description
Production Team Leader

Location:

Plymouth, Devon Salary:

£36,000 - £42,000 OTE Shifts:

Alternating Shifts

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Production Team Leader to join a leading manufacturing business in Plymouth. Due to continued growth, the team is expanding offering an exciting opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a high-performing production environment. As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your team, driving performance across safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. You will play a pivotal role in aligning team output with broader business goals and ensuring operational excellence on shift.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a production team to achieve output, quality, and efficiency targets Oversee shift performance, monitor progress, and implement recovery plans when required Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g. SMED, waste reduction, standard work) Promote a collaborative, cross-functional approach with departments such as Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Planning Develop, motivate, and engage team members through coaching, performance reviews, and regular 1:1s Lead daily and weekly communications including toolbox talks and performance updates Take ownership of health & safety, ensuring full compliance with policies, procedures, and best practice Manage quality standards, root cause analysis, and drive improvements to reduce scrap and defects Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members Contribute to operational and financial targets including cost control and productivity improvements

About You

Essential: Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a manufacturing or production environment Strong understanding of production KPIs, quality standards, and performance management Experience implementing continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing techniques Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a hands-on leadership style Strong problem-solving abilities using techniques such as 5 Whys or 8D Knowledge of health & safety compliance within a production setting Desirable: ILM/CMI Level 3 or similar leadership qualification Experience with SAP or similar MRP systems Understanding of Lean tools, Six Sigma, or structured improvement methodologies IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or willingness to obtain)

What's in it for You?

Competitive salary with a generous shift premium Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking manufacturing business Clear progression and development opportunities Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and modern manufacturing practices A collaborative and supportive working environment Interested? Contact

Chris Henry

on

01803 840 844

or email

to find out more or apply today!

Mego Employment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary staffing.

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