Manufacturing Team Lead

Production Team Leader

Manufacturing & Production

£28,000 – £31,000 basic salary DOE + £3,000 annual bonus

Royston, Hertfordshire

Company Overview

A growing specialist manufacturer supplying technical products into the construction and industrial sectors is looking to appoint a Production Team Leader to support increasing production demand and operational growth.

The business operates within a fast-paced manufacturing and assembly environment, supplying high-quality products to major commercial clients across the UK. Due to continued expansion, they are seeking an experienced production professional to lead day-to-day operations on the manufacturing floor, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and team performance are consistently achieved.

This is a well-established business with strong investment in people, modern production processes, and long-term career opportunities within manufacturing operations.

Job Overview

The Production Team Leader will oversee daily production and assembly activities across a busy manufacturing line, managing workflow, team performance, quality control, and production output.

Working closely with the Production Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and to required quality standards. This role combines hands-on production involvement with team leadership and operational coordination.

The position would suit candidates currently working as a Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader, Line Leader, Shift Leader, Production Supervisor, Assembly Supervisor, or Senior Production Operative looking to step up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and assembly operations within the production department
• Allocate labour and organise workflows to achieve production and dispatch targets
• Supervise production operatives and support day-to-day team performance
• Monitor production quality and complete quality control inspections
• Ensure health & safety procedures and PPE standards are consistently followed
• Train, induct, and support new starters and agency staff
• Carry out basic machinery checks and escalate maintenance issues where required
• Track production KPIs, output levels, downtime, and non-conformances
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across production processes
• Maintain production documentation and standard operating procedures

Person Specification

• Previous experience within manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse manufacturing, or industrial environments
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or team leader experience within a production setting
• Experience working to production targets, KPIs, and quality standards
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process efficiency principles
• Strong communication and team management skills
• Experience within construction products, technical manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, FMCG, industrial manufacturing, or assembly operations would be advantageous

Benefits

• £28,000 – £31,000 basic salary depending on experience
• £3,000 annual bonus scheme
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance package
• Discounted gym membership
• Cashback healthcare plan
• Free lunches
• Birthday voucher
• Stable long-term manufacturing opportunity within a growing business
• Opportunity to contribute to operational improvements and team development

Next Steps

For more information or to apply confidentially, please submit your CV today. Applications are welcomed from experienced Production Line Leaders, Manufacturing Supervisors, Production Team Leaders, Assembly Supervisors, and senior manufacturing professionals looking for their next long-term opportunity.

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