Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader

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

About the Company

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.

The Role

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

What You'll Bring

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