Team Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Team Leader - Plymouth

Salary: £36,488.36
Hours: Rotating shifts - 6:00am-2:00pm / 2pm-10pm (Mon-Fri)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Plymouth
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client are a world‑leading independent developer and manufacturer within their field. With over 1,500 employees worldwide, they deliver high‑quality solutions. Their products are sold globally under market‑leading brands and they operate multiple R&D and manufacturing facilities across the UK and beyond, with a consistent focus on product quality and operational excellence.

We are seeking a motivated, safety‑focused Team Leader to support the day‑to‑day management of our production operations. You will work closely with the Production Supervisor to ensure high performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People metrics, while leading a team of Operatives.

This is a hands‑on leadership role that includes acting as a Operator when required.

• Deliver daily performance targets aligned to KPIs (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People).
• Promote a zero‑accident culture through proactive hazard identification.
• Ensure strict adherence to Company policies and Medical Device Standards.
• Provide daily leadership and support to a team of Manufacturing Operators.
• Work closely with Quality and R&D teams to maintain high compliance levels.
• Ensure On‑Time In Full (OTIF) delivery to meet customer expectations.
• Maintain product quality and accurate batch record documentation (Right First Time).
• Conduct performance checks and provide timely, accurate reporting.
• Lead Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) behaviours across the facility.
• Plan and allocate labour, including managing holidays and monitoring sickness.
• Identify waste‑reduction and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Attend production/planning meetings and communicate updates clearly across shifts.
• Coach and mentor staff using Lean Leadership principles; support multiskilling across the team.
• Make day‑to‑day operational decisions to deliver the production plan.
• When required, plan all manufacturing activities in the Supervisor's absence.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Educated to GCSE level (Maths & English or equivalent).
• Experienced in manufacturing with previous team‑supervision responsibility.
• Knowledgeable in Health & Safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Able to follow and communicate instructions accurately.
• Highly organised, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable using computers with strong attention to detail.
• A team player who can be flexible to meet production demands.
• Experienced in Lean Manufacturing (advantageous).

Personal qualities: Motivated, organised, safety‑focused, quality‑driven, and committed to coaching and developing others.

• Pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bonus scheme
• Shares scheme
• Additional benefits in kind

To apply or find out more, please contact:

Chris Henry - Mego Employment Ltd
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Mego Employment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary staffing.