Production Team Leader

MIDLAND PERSONNEL LIMITED · UK wide

Production Team Leader at MIDLAND PERSONNEL LIMITED, across the UK, paying £16.67 - £17.99 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£16.67 - £17.99 per hour
Location
UK wide
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 hours ago
Closes
31 Oct 2026
Sector
Production Operative

About 5% above the going rate for production operative

Reference https://peoplesolutions.co.uk/job/production-team-leader/

About the role

Production Team Leader – Irlam

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Production Team Leader to join our well-established client based in Irlam.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering excellent rates of pay, a structured rotating shift pattern, and genuine opportunities for growth and progression within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This would suit applicants who have worked as a Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Supervisor or Operations Team Leader.

Rates of Pay:

  • £16.67 per hour
  • £17.99 per hour

Shift Pattern:

  • Rotating 3-shift pattern
  • Monday to Friday: 06:00 – 14:00
  • Monday to Friday: 14:00 – 22:00
  • Sunday to Thursday: 22:00 – 06:00

Benefits:

Your benefits as a Production Team Leader are:

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Ongoing development opportunities
  • Career progression prospects
  • Supportive team environment
  • Long-term employment opportunities
  • Weekly pay

Day-to-Day Duties:

Your duties as a Production Team Leader are:

  • Managing a production cell of up to eight operatives
  • Organising workloads to ensure the order book is completed in the most efficient manner
  • Monitoring production cell output on an hourly basis
  • Completing production figures and updating production boards
  • Checking health and safety log books daily
  • Training and developing production operatives as required
  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout the department
  • Completing all relevant production and compliance paperwork
  • Auditing processes to ensure adherence to procedures and standards
  • Supporting operational efficiency and driving performance improvements
  • Promoting company values and leading by example at all times

Essential Skills:

To be successful as a Production Team Leader, you will need:

  • Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working within a 24/7 production facility
  • Previous experience managing or supervising production operatives
  • A proven track record within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication and teamworking skills
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • The ability to make informed decisions in a demanding production environment
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
  • The ability to build effective internal and external working relationships
  • A flexible approach to work to ensure production requirements are met
  • Knowledge of manufacturing materials and production processes

Training:

  • Full paid site induction provided
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Continued support throughout your employment

Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity as a Production Team Leader, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process

Reference: https://peoplesolutions.co.uk/job/production-team-leader/ · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 31 Oct 2026 · Listed via MIDLAND PERSONNEL LIMITED

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