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Production Team Leader – Nottingham
Salary: £33,000 – £40,000 plus overtime
Location: Nottingham
Contract: Permanent, full-time
A growing manufacturer in the Nottingham area is looking for a Production Team Leader to join its busy, fast-paced production floor. It’s a hands-on role for someone who enjoys leading people, hitting targets and making things run a little better every day. The business is investing in its people and offers a clear route to Supervisor for the right person.
The role
*Lead, motivate and develop a team of 10–15 production operators.
*Allocate work across the team to meet daily output, quality and safety targets.
*Run effective shift handovers and keep production records accurate and up to date.
*Coach the team on standard work, 5S and continuous improvement.
*Spot and escalate downtime, quality and people issues, and help to resolve them quickly.
*Act as the first point of contact for your team, keeping communication open between the shop floor and management.
About you
*Experience as a Team Leader, Charge Hand or Lead Operator in a manufacturing environment.
*A good understanding of health and safety and quality procedures.
*A clear, confident communicator who earns respect on the shop floor.
*Comfortable using ERP systems and Excel. Experience of Lean is a plus.
*A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to lead by example.
What’s on offer
*Overtime opportunities
*Company pension
*25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
*Ongoing training and development
*A clear progression route to Production Supervisor