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Production Team Leader
Plymouth Area
£36,000 - £42,000 (including shift premium)
Rotating shifts: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm (Monday to Friday)
Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an award-winning manufacturer based in the Plymouth area, who are looking to appoint a Production Team Leader to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that places a real emphasis on continuous improvement, people development, and career progression.
The RoleAs Production Team Leader, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of your team, ensuring production targets, quality standards and operational objectives are consistently achieved.
You’ll play a key role in driving a high-performance culture, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership
*Lead your team to achieve production, quality and efficiency targets
*Monitor shift performance and take action to recover against plan
*Plan and prioritise workloads, resolving issues quickly and effectively
*Collaborate with other Team Leaders and departments to ensure smooth operations
Continuous Improvement & Lean
*Drive improvements across productivity, output and waste reduction
*Apply tools such as SMED, standard work and data-led performance tracking
*Support the ongoing development of lean manufacturing practices
Team Leadership & Development
*Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team
*Conduct regular 1:1s, set objectives and provide feedback
*Support training plans and ensure all team members are competent in their roles
*Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning
Health, Safety & Quality
*Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with H&S procedures
*Ensure all work meets defined quality standards and procedures
*Lead investigations, resolve issues and drive improvements in quality and performance
About YouWe are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
*Experience leading and developing teams within a manufacturing or production environment
*A track record of achieving production, quality and performance KPIs
*Strong problem-solving skills (e.g. 5 Whys, 8D or similar)
*Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques
*A proactive, hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills
*Knowledge of health & safety standards within a manufacturing setting


What’s on Offer*Competitive salary of £36,000 - £42,000 (inclusive of shift premium)
*25 days holiday + bank holidays
*Enhanced pension scheme
*Structured training and development opportunities
*Clear pathways for career progression within a growing organisation
If you’re a driven production professional looking to step into a leadership role or build on existing experience within a progressive manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch with Butler Rose for more information.
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.