About this role
Production Team Leader Plymouth Area £36,000 - £42,000 (including shift premium) Rotating shifts: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm (Monday to Friday)
Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an award-winning manufacturer based in the Plymouth area, who are looking to appoint a Production Team Leader to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that places a real emphasis on continuous improvement, people development, and career progression.
The Role As Production Team Leader, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of your team, ensuring production targets, quality standards and operational objectives are consistently achieved.
You'll play a key role in driving a high-performance culture, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership
Lead your team to achieve production, quality and efficiency targetsMonitor shift performance and take action to recover against planPlan and prioritise workloads, resolving issues quickly and effectivelyCollaborate with other Team Leaders and departments to ensure smooth operations Continuous Improvement & Lean
Drive improvements across productivity, output and waste reductionApply tools such as SMED, standard work and data-led performance trackingSupport the ongoing development of lean manufacturing practices Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing teamConduct regular 1:1s, set objectives and provide feedbackSupport training plans and ensure all team members are competent in their rolesContribute to recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning Health, Safety & Quality
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with H&S proceduresEnsure all work meets defined quality standards and proceduresLead investigations, resolve issues and drive improvements in quality and performance About You We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
Experience leading and developing teams within a manufacturing or production environmentA track record of achieving production, quality and performance KPIsStrong problem-solving skills (e.g. 5 Whys, 8D or similar)Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniquesA proactive, hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skillsKnowledge of health & safety standards within a manufacturing setting
What's on Offer Competitive salary of £36,000 - £42,000 (inclusive of shift premium)25 days holiday + bank holidaysEnhanced pension schemeStructured training and development opportunitiesClear pathways for career progression within a growing organisation If you're a driven production professional looking to step into a leadership role or build on existing experience within a progressive manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch with Butler Rose for more information.
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.