Job Description
Team Leader - Manufacturing and Production
Location: Plymouth, UK (on-site)
Salary: 36,500 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours / split shifts 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00
Our client, a well-established manufacturing business in Plymouth, is seeking a Team Leader to support their production operations. This role involves leading a team of Manufacturing Operators to meet production targets while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
The Role:
Lead, support, and develop a team of Manufacturing Operators to achieve daily production and performance targets.
Drive performance in line with key business metrics including Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People.
Promote a zero-accident culture by proactively identifying safety hazards and ensuring company policies are followed.
Ensure high standards of quality are achieved in line with Medical Device Standards and Good Manufacturing Practice.
Support labour planning, monitor sickness and holiday cover, and help ensure production plans are delivered efficiently.
Work closely with Production, Quality, R&D, and planning teams to provide clear and accurate communication across shifts.
Identify opportunities to reduce waste, lower costs, and improve Right First Time performance and batch record completion.
Required Expertise:
Previous experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally with experience supervising or leading a team.
Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures within a production or manufacturing setting.
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice and the ability to work to high quality standards.
Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Benefits:
Company pension
Shares scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Enhanced rate overtime
Cycle to work scheme
Company bonus
Medical and dental plans
About Our Client:
Our client is a well-established, quality-led manufacturing business that offers ongoing training and development.
How to Apply:
Click apply to discuss this Team Leader role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Qualifications
Educated to GCSE level, including English and Maths, or equivalent
Essential Experience
Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
Essential Skills and Competencies
Able to supervise or lead a team within a manufacturing setting
Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures in a production or manufacturing environment
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice and capable of working to high quality standards
Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Computer literate and flexible, able to work effectively within a team-focused environment
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
Experience of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement techniques
Previous experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment
Experience supporting production planning, labour allocation, or shift handovers
