Production Team Leader

Are you an experienced Production Team Leader looking to take the next step in your manufacturing career?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established global manufacturing business seeking a motivated and hands-on Production Team Leader to join their production operation in Tewkesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong people manager who is passionate about safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Working closely with the Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day production activities, driving KPI performance, developing your team, and ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will play a key role in creating a positive, accountable, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

• Support factory planning activities and deputise for the Production Manager when required.
• Lead the achievement of production KPIs and drive improvements to operational performance.
• Identify and implement solutions to production challenges and bottlenecks.
• Plan labour requirements and proactively address resourcing concerns.
• Ensure daily production output is accurately recorded and reported.
• Manage disciplinary, capability, and performance-related matters in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor attendance and sickness levels, conducting return-to-work interviews when required.
• Carry out appraisals and performance reviews, identifying training and development needs.
• Lead root cause analysis activities and implement corrective actions to improve quality performance.
• Support the standardisation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Take responsibility for opening and closing the factory when required.
• Champion lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with customer, quality, and industry standards.
• Foster a culture of engagement, innovation, teamwork, and accountability.

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership or line management experience.
• Engineering qualification or relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within manufacturing.
• Experience managing employee performance, development, and attendance.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and lead teams effectively.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to online GP appointments, counselling, physiotherapy, nutritional advice, savings, and discounts.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Income protection cover.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• On-site canteen.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities within a global manufacturing organisation.