Production Team Leader

Role: Production Team Leader

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £39,800

Late Shift: Monday – Thursday – 2pm – 11.30pm

Benefits

Flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking.

Overview

To oversee day‑to‑day operational activity across a busy production line. You will ensure safe working practices, deliver high‑quality output, support continuous improvement, and guide your team to perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear instruction, direction and daily guidance to the assembly team
• Conduct and manage training, feedback sessions, appraisals, reviews, and Return to Work discussions.
• Carry out weekly/monthly team briefings and daily SDT meetings.
• Maintain and promote the highest standards of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), including completing risk assessments and supporting relevant investigations.
• Ensure working practices meet required quality standards, SOPs, work instructions, skills matrices and processes.
• Lead by example in alignment with company Core Values.
• Run and coordinate all operational tasks across the assembly line in line with procedures.
• Manage daily administrative tasks and reporting requirements.
• Develop strong cross‑functional working relationships across the business.
• Gain an understanding of departmental KPIs and support the team in contributing to these targets.
• Interpret and analyse data to identify improvements and cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Actively participate in projects and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Take ownership of your own development plan, continually building your skills and knowledge.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience or proven ability in leading a team within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Demonstrable problem‑solving ability.
• Experience working with a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding and practical application of EHS requirements.
• Experience working on projects or improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with CI tools (Six Sigma, 5Y, yellow belt, etc.).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – 01453 829767 or email your cv ***email_hidden***

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