Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader
Great Yarmouth, UK
Full Time - Days
£35-40k + Excellent Benefits
Must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC)

Days shift Hours are 07:00-16:15 Mon-Thu, Fri 07:00-12:00 week one of 9 day pattern, week two Mon-Thu, Friday non-working day
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The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity for a people-focused Production Team Leader to play a key role within a high-performance manufacturing environment.
Working closely with the Production Manager, you’ll lead from the front on the shop floor—driving team engagement, embedding Lean practices, and delivering a safe, efficient, and high-quality production operation. This role is ideal for someone passionate about developing others, improving processes, and shaping a positive, high-performing culture.
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Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
•    Ensure people and resources are effectively deployed to meet production targets and business objectives 
•    Support delivery of manufacturing throughput, identifying bottlenecks, risks, and constraints 
•    Monitor daily production activities and escalate issues where required 
•    Ensure adherence to manufacturing procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements 
•    Contribute to daily production meetings with clear updates on work status 
Team Leadership & Development
•    Lead, coach, and support a team within a production environment 
•    Conduct performance management activities including one-to-ones, appraisals, and return-to-work meetings 
•    Drive engagement, accountability, and a positive team culture 
•    Support training, multi-skilling, and development planning across the team 
•    Maintain training records and identify capability gaps 
Performance & Reporting
•    Own and report on key production metrics (e.g. SPQCD boards, ERP systems) 
•    Support tiered meetings and provide accurate performance data 
•    Monitor team output against targets and take corrective action where needed 
Continuous Improvement
•    Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives within the production area 
•    Embed Lean principles, 5S practices, and visual management 
•    Use data to drive decision-making and improve efficiency 
•    Support structured problem-solving activities (e.g. 5 Whys, root cause analysis) 
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About You
Leadership & People Skills
•    Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within manufacturing 
•    Ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members 
•    Confident managing performance and driving behavioural standards 
Operational & Technical
•    Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workflow planning 
•    Ability to identify and resolve production issues proactively 
•    Experience with production reporting tools and performance metrics 
Communication & Collaboration
•    Clear communicator, confident leading team briefings and meetings 
•    Able to work cross-functionally and escalate issues effectively 
Continuous Improvement
•    Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and 5S methodologies 
•    Experience with structured problem-solving approaches (e.g. 5 Whys, PDCA) 
•    Data-driven mindset with strong organisational skills 
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Additional Requirements
•    Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC) is essential 
•    Flexible approach to working patterns to support operational needs 
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What’s on Offer
•    £Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package 
•    Flexible working options including a 9-day fortnight and early finish Fridays 
•    Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days 
•    Health cash plan and wellbeing support services 
•    Pension scheme with employer contribution 
•    Life assurance 
•    Access to retail, leisure, and gym discounts 
•    Employee assistance programme 
•    Ongoing training and development opportunities 
•    Relocation support available