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Production Team Leader

Job Reference: TLC01

FMCG
Coleford, Gloucestershire
£44000 - £45000 per annum
Permanent

JOB TITLE: Production Team Leader
LOCATION: Coleford,
HOURS OF WORK 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off (12 Hour Shifts)
SALARY: From £44k (Dependant on Experience)

About The Role
HRGO's Client, a leading manufacturer in Coleford, is currently seeking to recruit a Production Team Leader. As Production Team Leader, reporting directly to the Production Manager, you'll take day-to-day ownership of people, product and process across your shift. This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing shop-floor presence with clear communication and problem-solving.

Key Tasks & Activities

  • Maintaining a safe working environment in a busy manufacturing environment
  • Lead and motivate a production team to deliver daily output, quality and service target
  • Day-to-day management of the team across the shift, including people, product and process management.
  • Keeping daily operations running smoothly by providing support, direction and assistance to the team across all areas.
  • Daily interaction with the customer - able to communicate clearly, with strong product knowledge to support effective resolution.
  • Ensure team is well trained and able to work across a variety of machines to ensure efficiency.

Who we are looking for…

Background and Experience

  • Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.
  • Broad production experience across different areas of manufacturing/production.
  • Knowledge of an automation system is advantageous.
    Experience of production and supply processes.
  • Demonstrate the potential to lead, engage, train and develop direct reports.

Technical Skills

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, including Health & Safety.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Flexibility and reliability are essential.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent organisational skills and job prioritisation.
  • Experience providing support to a team.
  • Effective communicator at all levels.
  • Effective trouble-shooter.

What We Offer

  • A salary from £44k (Dependant on Experience)
  • Training and development to support long-term progression
  • An extra day off for your Birthday!
  • Extra benefits including a Discount Platform to save money on regular personal purchases.