Team Leader in Plymouth

Team Leader in Plymouth

Plymouth Full-Time 36500 - 36500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Mego Employment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team in manufacturing to hit production targets and ensure safety and quality.
  • Company: Established manufacturing business in Plymouth with a focus on quality.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, bonus, 25 days holiday, and health plans.
  • Other info: Ongoing training and development opportunities available.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a quality-led environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing and strong leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 36500 - 36500 £ per year.

Location: Plymouth, UK (on-site)

Salary: £36,500 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours / split shifts 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00

Our client, a well-established manufacturing business in Plymouth, is seeking a Team Leader to support their production operations. This role involves leading a team of Manufacturing Operators to meet production targets while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

The Role:

  • Lead, support, and develop a team of Manufacturing Operators to achieve daily production and performance targets.
  • Drive performance in line with key business metrics including Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People.
  • Promote a zero-accident culture by proactively identifying safety hazards and ensuring company policies are followed.
  • Ensure high standards of quality are achieved in line with Medical Device Standards and Good Manufacturing Practice.
  • Support labour planning, monitor sickness and holiday cover, and help ensure production plans are delivered efficiently.
  • Work closely with Production, Quality, R&D, and planning teams to provide clear and accurate communication across shifts.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste, lower costs, and improve Right First Time performance and batch record completion.

Required Expertise:

  • Previous experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally with experience supervising or leading a team.
  • Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures within a production or manufacturing setting.
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice and the ability to work to high quality standards.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Shares scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced rate overtime
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Company bonus
  • Medical and dental plans

About Our Client: Our client is a well-established, quality-led manufacturing business that offers ongoing training and development.

How to Apply: Click apply to discuss this Team Leader role.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Educated to GCSE level, including English and Maths, or equivalent

Essential Experience:

  • Previous experience within a manufacturing environment

Essential Skills and Competencies:

  • Able to supervise or lead a team within a manufacturing setting
  • Good understanding of Health and Safety procedures in a production or manufacturing environment
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice and capable of working to high quality standards
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Computer literate and flexible, able to work effectively within a team-focused environment

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

  • Experience of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement techniques
  • Previous experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment
  • Experience supporting production planning, labour allocation, or shift handovers

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Mego Employment Ltd

Contact Details:

Mego Employment Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Team Leader in Plymouth

Team Leadership
Manufacturing Operations
Safety Management
Quality Assurance
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills