Job Description

Production Team Leader

Location: Morecambe, LA3 3FH

Pay: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hunters 4 Staff are recruiting for an experienced Production Team Leader to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Morecambe. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work closely with the Production Manager to ensure production targets, quality standards, and health and safety requirements are consistently achieved.

If you enjoy leading teams, improving processes, and creating a positive working environment, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production teams to achieve daily output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Monitor production performance, machine utilization, and downtime, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety across the manufacturing operation.
• Coach, support, and develop team members to improve performance and engagement.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet customer and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor, Chargehand, or similar manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working to production targets, KPIs, and quality standards.
• A proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Attendance and Health & Safety bonus schemes.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Free on-site parking.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Access to employee benefits including gym discounts, retail discounts, and an electric car scheme.

Location

This role is based in Morecambe and may be suitable for candidates commuting from Lancaster, Heysham, Carnforth, Kendal, Preston, and Blackpool. Candidates with experience as a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader, Shift Supervisor, Production Coordinator, or Operations Team Leader are encouraged to apply.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a permanent leadership role within a growing manufacturing business where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the Hunters 4 Staff team will be in touch.

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