Production Team Leader

An established precision engineering and manufacturing business in Bournemouth is looking for a confident Production Team Leader to take ownership of a busy production cell. This Production Team Leader role is about more than just hitting numbers, it's about leading from the front, supporting your team, solving problems quickly, and driving standards every single day.

As Production Team Leader, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of technicians, ensuring workload is managed effectively and production targets are achieved. You'll report directly to the Production Manager and play a key part in maintaining quality, efficiency and team performance.

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians to meet daily and weekly production targets
• Allocate workload and manage staffing levels to ensure on-time delivery
• Monitor KPIs and report on performance
• Resolve production issues through liaison with other departments
• Conduct performance reviews and development planning
• Manage absence, timekeeping and team discipline
• Mentor trainees and support cross-training within the team
• Carry out root cause analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives

• Proven experience in a Production Team Leader or similar supervisory role
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience working within a quality‑controlled manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to manage performance, prioritise workload and solve problems independently

This Production Team Leader position would suit someone who is organised, practical, and comfortable taking responsibility for both people and production performance. If you're an experienced Production Team Leader who wants to be part of a business that values precision, people, and progress, apply today or call Kate at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)