Senior Production Team Leader

Senior Production Team Leader

Location:

Ammanford
Salary: £19.19 per hour (£39,915.20 per annum) + £25 per week shift allowance

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm - 12:00am
Holiday: 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

We're looking for an experienced Senior Production Team Leader to join a fast‑paced manufacturing environment on a permanent PM shift. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong people leader who thrives in production and is looking to progress into a Shift Manager role in the future.

Working closely with the Shift Manager, you'll play a key role in leading multiple production teams, supporting Team Leaders and ensuring production targets, quality standards and health & safety requirements are achieved.

• Support the Shift Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the production operation.

• Lead, coach and develop Production Team Leaders to achieve operational excellence.

• Act as the first point of escalation for production issues, helping to minimise downtime.

• Monitor production performance and coordinate labour and resources effectively.

• Deputise for the Shift Manager when required.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality and efficiency.

• Build strong working relationships across departments to ensure smooth operations.

• Previous experience in a Team Leader or Senior Team Leader position within a manufacturing or production environment.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• The ability to motivate, coach and develop teams.

• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.

• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

• £39,915.20 annual salary plus £25 per week shift allowance.

• Permanent Monday to Thursday working pattern – enjoy every Friday off.

• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

• Genuine career progression into Production or Shift Management.

• Opportunity to join a well‑established manufacturing business committed to developing its people.