Plastics Team Leader

Production Team Leader

Merit Plastic Mouldings | Diss, Norfolk

Rotating shifts: 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm

Plastics manufacturing experience essential

Salary according to experience

Michelle Denny Recruitment is partnering with Merit Plastic Mouldings to recruit a Production Team Leader for their established site in Diss.

This is a hands-on team leader role within a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment. You’ll lead from the floor, keep production moving, support your team, and play a visible part in day-to-day operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support production staff across shifts
• Ensure output, quality and safety standards are met
• Respond quickly to production issues and bottlenecks
• Drive team performance and accountability
• Maintain strong housekeeping and H&S standards
• Liaise with Quality, Logistics and other departments
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Previous plastics manufacturing experience is essential
• Injection moulding or similar highly relevant
• Previous Team Leader / Supervisor experience preferred
• Strong communicator with practical leadership style
• Calm under pressure and solutions-focused
• Comfortable in a rotating shift environment

Why Consider It?

• Established and respected local manufacturer
• Genuine leadership responsibility
• Opportunity to make visible impact
• Stable long-term opportunity

If you have experience within the plastic moulding industry and you would like to know more, please either apply or contact Michelle Denny directly.