Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader - Nottingham

Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 plus overtime

Location: Nottingham

Contract: Permanent, full-time

A growing manufacturer in the Nottingham area is looking for a Production Team Leader to join its busy, fast-paced production floor. It's a hands-on role for someone who enjoys leading people, hitting targets and making things run a little better every day. The business is investing in its people and offers a clear route to Supervisor for the right person.

The role

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of 10-15 production operators.
• Allocate work across the team to meet daily output, quality and safety targets.
• Run effective shift handovers and keep production records accurate and up to date.
• Coach the team on standard work, 5S and continuous improvement.
• Spot and escalate downtime, quality and people issues, and help to resolve them quickly.
• Act as the first point of contact for your team, keeping communication open between the shop floor and management.

About you

• Experience as a Team Leader, Charge Hand or Lead Operator in a manufacturing environment.
• A good understanding of health and safety and quality procedures.
• A clear, confident communicator who earns respect on the shop floor.
• Comfortable using ERP systems and Excel. Experience of Lean is a plus.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to lead by example.

What's on offer

• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development
• A clear progression route to Production Supervisor