Production Team Leader
Posted 5 days 13 hours ago by E3recruitment
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £18 per hour
Hours: Monday - Friday, 5pm - 1am
Contract: Temporary to Permanent (3-month temp-to-perm opportunity)
Are you an experienced Production Team Leader looking for a new opportunity with a growing manufacturing business?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful family-run company where you'll support a close-knit Production Team and play a key role in helping the business continue to grow.
You'll benefit from:
- £18 per hour
- Monday - Friday evening shift (5pm - 1am)
- Overtime opportunities available
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Long-term career progression within a growing international business
- Friendly and supportive working environment
Your new employer is a growing family-run manufacturing business specialising in premium hay and grass-based products supplied to the agriculture, pet, zoo, and animal feed industries.
With a strong reputation for quality and customer service, the company exports products worldwide and continues to expand its operations.
Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a hands on Leader to support their Doncaster facility and help coordinate daily factory activities.
Working closely with the Operations & Production Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the site and help guide a small group of around 7 colleagues.
As Production Team Leader, you will be involved in organising activities, supporting colleagues, and ensuring customer requirements, quality standards, and operational targets are achieved.
This is a hands on role where you'll remain involved in the factory environment while helping the wider Team work effectively.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Production Team to achieve daily operational targets
- Coordinating manufacturing activities and ensuring orders are completed correctly
- Monitoring processes and supporting quality checks
- Operating machinery and assisting with basic maintenance tasks
- Using FLT Counterbalance equipment safely to move materials and finished goods
- Supporting packaging, stock movement, warehousing, and export preparation
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety, and organisation
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and processes
You'll be someone who enjoys working in a busy manufacturing environment and takes pride in supporting others.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Previous experience within production, manufacturing, or a similar operational setting
- Experience supervising or supporting colleagues within a workplace environment
- A valid FLT Counterbalance licence
- A proactive and practical approach
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a Team