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Production Team Lead
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Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-11
Listing for:
Wolviston Management Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-11
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Production Lead
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Full-time Permanent
About the Role
Wolviston Management Services are supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the recruitment of a Production Lead to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a fast-paced, varied production environment, where multiple products are manufactured across different bays. You'll play a key role in leading day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily manufacturing and packaging operations
- Supervise a team of 8-12 operatives across multiple production bays
- Drive performance to meet production targets and customer expectations
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards (GMP)
- Monitor and maintain product quality in line with specifications
- Support, coach and develop team members
- Ensure staff are trained and fully competent in their roles
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and site cleanliness
- Support with product handling and mixing (5kg-25kg)
- Experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role
- Strong communication and team management skills
- IT literacy (Outlook, Excel, and internal systems)
- A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Flexible and adaptable mindset
- Understanding of SOPs and compliance standards
- Day shift:
Monday to Friday (08:00 - 16:30) - Overtime opportunities available
- 1 in 5 Saturdays once fully trained
- Company pension scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme (qualifying period applies)
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training and development, including NVQ opportunities in Safety and Lean Manufacturing
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and supportive organisation, where you'll have the chance to make a real impact, lead from the front, and develop your career within manufacturing.
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