Production Shift Leader

The Opportunity

Production Shift Leader (Lab
3) (Evening Shift 2-10pm) Lab 3 Production prepares sample collection containers, a repacking and irradiation service. The customer base consists of Water Testing Companies, Pharma Production, Industrial Companies or R&D Companies. The role is to support the Lab 3 production business, by assembling the product, managing inventory, structuring of workflow and management of some of the production workforce. Report to:
Production Manager

Location:

Magna Park, Lutterworth Evening Shift 2-10pm

• Organize and coordinate the activities of the production team to ensure workflows are completed in accordance with priorities set by the Senior Production Controller or Production Manager.
• Lead by example, fostering a positive, productive culture and collaborative team environment while motivating team members to achieve operational goals.
• Allocate resources and workload effectively to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met.
• Perform Workday administration activities for direct reports, including goal setting, holiday approvals, absence management, and performance-related activities.
• Drive cycle-time efficiencies by minimizing machine changeovers and optimizing production sequencing.
• Deliver operational efficiencies through effective organization of material and component flow throughout the production process.
• Support warehousing activities using forklift trucks, including but not limited to, goods receipt, inventory rotation, and the handling of semi-finished and finished products, as required.
• Prepare and maintain product labels, batch documentation, and associated records, including label printing using Bar Tender software.
• Ensure products are assembled in accordance with approved Work Instructions, quality requirements, and production schedule.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and verify the accuracy and completeness of associated production documentation.
• Complete production order confirmations and support the "flow through" dispatch of finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, environmental, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements within the team.
• Support the creation, review, and continuous improvement of Work Instructions, Risk Assessments, and production procedures.
• Report non-conformances, deviations, near misses, and safety observations.
• Deliver and support training activities as required to ensure team competence and compliance.
• Listen to and address employee concerns, resolving conflicts where possible and escalating issues appropriately when required.
• Provide regular feedback to management regarding team performance, operational challenges, resource requirements, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor productivity, workflow performance, and operational effectiveness, providing data and recommendations during regular production review meetings.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the production environment as required by management.

• GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience leading a team in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience in setting up and working on machine lines, including equipment troubleshooting desirable.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001.
• Competent IT skills, Experience using SAP, Workday, Bar Tender, or similar business systems.
• Forklift Truck (FLT) licence desirable; training will be provided where required.

• Strong and effective English written communication skills
• SAP knowledge of production, inventory (desirable but not essential as full training will be given)
• High level of attention to detail
• A commitment to quality standards and the importance of following procedures
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to ensure on time completion of all required tasks
• Self-motivated, demonstrating initiative and results orientated
• Strives for continual improvement, demonstrates innovation and organisational agility
• Ability to make sound decisions
• Ability to work collaboratively with Production, Planning, Quality,…