Production Team Leader in Devon, Exeter

Plymouth £36,000 - £42,000 (including 20% shift allowance) 2 Shift - 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm - Monday to Friday.

Yolk Recruitment are partnered with this leading high-precision manufacturing business as they continue to grow. With a strong history of secure long term contracts, the business has always offered security and the opportunity to develop in a well-run, world-class operation, manufacturing high-quality components.

In this role you will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the management of the people, performance, quality and continuous improvement of your team. This includes a scorecard of measures including health & safety, operational performance, quality, productivity, efficiency, team development and engagement.

You will report to the Production Manager and you are expected to exercise sound judgement in operational decision-making, escalate issues when appropriate, work collaboratively to ensure a consistent approach and excellent communication between Team Leaders and across shifts. You will collaborate effectively in a cross-functional capacity with key colleagues in departments such as Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and Planning to achieve business objectives.

This is a shift role, working a 2 shift pattern, rotating weeks of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm. Overtime is available and the business offers a well-developed benefits package.

This is what you'll be doing:

• Lead the team to achieve daily production, quality, productivity and performance targets.
• Monitor operational performance throughout the shift and implement recovery actions where targets are at risk.
• Plan, organise and prioritise manufacturing activities to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity improvement, waste reduction and process optimisation.
• Promote and maintain Lean Manufacturing practices including standard work, SMED and flow optimisation.
• Lead, coach and develop team members through regular 1:1s, feedback, training and performance management.
• Ensure all team members operate in compliance with Health & Safety procedures, quality standards and company policies.
• Conduct investigations and manage people-related matters including performance, disciplinary and grievance processes where required.
• Collaborate effectively with other Team Leaders and cross-functional departments to achieve operational and business objectives.
• Support resource planning, onboarding, training and skills development to ensure the team is fully competent and capable.

The experience you'll need in this role:

• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong track record of achieving production, quality, productivity and people-related KPIs.
• Experience managing day-to-day operational performance and delivering against production plans and targets.
• Demonstrable experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Experience using structured problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys, 8D or similar methodologies.
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety policies, procedures and compliance within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working cross-functionally with departments such as Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Planning to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to make data-driven operational decisions, prioritise effectively and respond quickly to production issues.

And this is what you'll get in return:

• Annual pay review
• 25 days + bank holidays
• 13% pension
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Company sick pay policy
• Flexible benefits package
• Employee assistance program

Are you up to the challenge? If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now!