At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a production team while being hands-on in machining and assembly activities.
- Company: Join a leading marine manufacturing business in Havant with a dynamic team culture.
- Benefits: Earn £14.83 per hour plus 22.5% shift uplift, pension contributions, and discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy free parking, hot drinks, and recognition awards in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving performance and supporting your team's growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in leadership roles within manufacturing and strong coaching skills required.
The predicted salary is between 14.83 - 14.83 £ per hour.
Are you an experienced Team Leader, Cell Leader, Production Supervisor or Senior Operator looking for your next challenge within manufacturing? Do you enjoy leading from the front, developing people and driving performance while remaining hands-on within production? We're supporting a leading marine manufacturing business in Havant who are looking to recruit a Front Line Leader to join their production team on a Double Day Shift.
Shift Pattern & Salary
- Double Day Shift
- Early Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm
- Late Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
- £14.83 per hour
- 22.5% Shift Uplift
- Permanent position
Whats the role all about?
As a Front Line Leader, you'll take responsibility for leading and supporting a production team, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets are achieved. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend approximately 50% of your time actively involved in machining or assembly activities, while also coaching, supporting and developing your team. You'll be the first point of contact for your team, ensuring processes are followed, performance is monitored and continuous improvement opportunities are identified.
Key responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and support a team within a manufacturing environment
- Coordinate workloads and resources to achieve production targets
- Spend time actively supporting machining and assembly activities
- Monitor team performance and provide coaching and guidance
- Conduct daily performance reviews against SQDCP metrics
- Lead and participate in Tier 1 production meetings
- Drive quality, productivity and delivery performance
- Ensure compliance with manufacturing processes and procedures
- Support training, development and performance management activities
- Promote a strong health and safety culture
- Drive continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
- Manage stock accuracy and support inventory control activities
- Work closely with production and management teams to achieve business objectives
What you'll need
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
- Previous experience in a Team Leader, Production Leader, Supervisor or Senior Operator role
- Background within manufacturing, engineering or assembly environments
- Strong people leadership and coaching skills
- Good understanding of production KPIs and performance management
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Good IT and numerical skills
- Ability to lead by example and remain hands-on within production
Desirable
- Engineering or manufacturing qualifications
- Experience within machining, assembly or precision manufacturing
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
- Experience leading daily production meetings and KPI reviews
About you
You're a visible leader who enjoys being on the shop floor, supporting your team and driving performance. You'll be:
- Hands-on and proactive
- A strong communicator
- Positive and motivating
- Quality and safety focused
- Organised and results-driven
- Passionate about continuous improvement
Benefits
- £14.83 per hour
- 22.5% Shift Uplift
- Company pension contribution
- Death in Service benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
- Long service awards
- Monthly recognition awards
- Free parking
- Free hot drinks
If you're an experienced Production Team Leader, Cell Leader or Front Line Supervisor looking to join a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Production Team Lead in West Bromwich employer: Kingdom People
Join a leading marine manufacturing business in Havant, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As a Production Team Lead, you'll enjoy competitive pay, generous shift uplifts, and a range of benefits including a company pension, employee assistance programme, and lifestyle discounts, all while being part of a supportive team that values your leadership and development. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a hands-on role that encourages innovation and recognises your contributions.
