Production Team Leader

Are you a dedicated Team Leader with a strong commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in manufacturing?

We are looking for a Production Team Leader to join our exceptional quality management team at a world‑class manufacturing site, renowned for its high‑performance diesel and gas engines.

• Up to £13.50 per hour
• Shift allowance of 25% payrate increase after 22:00pm
• Weekend overtime available in peak times starting from 25%+
• 28 days holiday – inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free on‑site parking
• Employer pension contribution
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Reporting to the Shift Manager, the Production Team Leader will be responsible for leading and coaching a team of between 5 ‑ 10 inspectors, which can increase during peak times.

You will work alongside management to successfully organise and lead the hour‑to‑hour function of designated projects within associated G&P areas.

Working hours rotate and are as follows:

• AM Shift – Mon ‑ Fri – 06:00am ‑ 15:00pm
• Overtime available on weekends

This role will mainly be based on the PM Shift, however flexibility is required and you must be flexible to rotate across both shifts.

• Leading and coaching a team of quality professionals
• Reviewing handover from previous shift and assigning tasks to the Quality Inspectors and Storemen in accordance
• Ensuring all inspectors have the relevant tooling, material flow, PPE and understanding to work to the required Test Plan / WES
• Controlling all NOK parts found during the project, ensuring the packaging and stacking of parts are correct
• Working alongside the area supervisor to identify and promptly resolve issues, with minimal or no effect to production
• Leading from the front by carrying out inspection duties alongside the team as and when required

• Proven leadership skills gained within a production, manufacturing, logistics or engineering environment
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to resolve issues promptly, within a professional manner
• Organised, resilient, with the ability to think outside the box

• Knowledge of writing work instructions

This is a permanent position with progression opportunities available.

If this role sounds like it could be of interest, then please apply today for a confidential chat.

G&P Quality Management is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.