Production Team Leader
CV-LibraryAltham, LancashirepermanentPosted: 19 August 2026
Apply NowProactive Personnel are currently looking for a Production Team Leader to join our client’s Production Department on a temp to perm basis.
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with previous leadership experience and a good understanding of manufacturing and assembly operations.
Responsibilities:
* Leading and supervising a production cell and ensuring the team meets daily production targets.
* Allocating tasks and responsibilities to production operators.
* Training, coaching and supporting team members to improve their skills and performance.
* Monitoring attendance, timekeeping, holidays and sickness in line with company procedures.
* Dealing with employee concerns and maintaining discipline within the team.
* Ensuring production schedules and targets are achieved.
* Making sure all required production documentation is completed correctly using the ERP system.
* Ensuring raw materials are available and stock levels are maintained within the cell.
* Monitoring production processes to ensure quality, efficiency and productivity targets are met.
* Reporting machinery breakdowns and equipment issues promptly using Workmate.
* Ensuring all quality procedures and specifications are followed.
* Carrying out first-off inspections and regular quality checks where required.
* Promoting a safe working environment and ensuring employees follow Health & Safety procedures and use the correct PPE.
* Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Candidate Requirements:
* Previous leadership or supervisory experience, ideally within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
* Good understanding of manufacturing and production operations.
* Experience with Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing would be advantageous.
* Good awareness of Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures.
* Knowledge of Syspro ERP or a similar system would be advantageous.
* Strong communication, computer and organisational skills.
* A proactive, enthusiastic and hands-on approach to work.
* Flexible attitude to working hours and changing cells when required.
* A strong commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and customer satisfaction.
1 x 4 day Earlies - Mon-Thurs 6am-6pm 48hrs
1 x 3 day Earlies – Fri-Sun 6am-6pm 36hrs
1 x 3 day Lates – Fri-Sun 6pm-6am 36hrs
Hourly rate will vary depending on shift pattern.
If you are interested please apply NOW
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with previous leadership experience and a good understanding of manufacturing and assembly operations.
Responsibilities:
* Leading and supervising a production cell and ensuring the team meets daily production targets.
* Allocating tasks and responsibilities to production operators.
* Training, coaching and supporting team members to improve their skills and performance.
* Monitoring attendance, timekeeping, holidays and sickness in line with company procedures.
* Dealing with employee concerns and maintaining discipline within the team.
* Ensuring production schedules and targets are achieved.
* Making sure all required production documentation is completed correctly using the ERP system.
* Ensuring raw materials are available and stock levels are maintained within the cell.
* Monitoring production processes to ensure quality, efficiency and productivity targets are met.
* Reporting machinery breakdowns and equipment issues promptly using Workmate.
* Ensuring all quality procedures and specifications are followed.
* Carrying out first-off inspections and regular quality checks where required.
* Promoting a safe working environment and ensuring employees follow Health & Safety procedures and use the correct PPE.
* Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Candidate Requirements:
* Previous leadership or supervisory experience, ideally within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
* Good understanding of manufacturing and production operations.
* Experience with Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing would be advantageous.
* Good awareness of Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures.
* Knowledge of Syspro ERP or a similar system would be advantageous.
* Strong communication, computer and organisational skills.
* A proactive, enthusiastic and hands-on approach to work.
* Flexible attitude to working hours and changing cells when required.
* A strong commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and customer satisfaction.
1 x 4 day Earlies - Mon-Thurs 6am-6pm 48hrs
1 x 3 day Earlies – Fri-Sun 6am-6pm 36hrs
1 x 3 day Lates – Fri-Sun 6pm-6am 36hrs
Hourly rate will vary depending on shift pattern.
If you are interested please apply NOW