We’re hiring for a hands-on Production Team Leader to join a leading specialist manufacturer based in Droylsden, Manchester. Leading the production team will involve distributing work to meet order fulfilment dates, as well as motivating and organising the team to get the best performance.

What’s on offer?

Competitive salary
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm / 12:00pm finish Friday
Overtime paid at enhanced rates
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Quarterly & yearly bonuses
Employer pension contribution scheme 3% / 5%
Enhanced sick pay entitlement
On-site parking
Christmas shutdown period

What will you be doing as a Production Team Leader?

Working with Production Planning and the Production Manager to ensure production jobs are completed in line with plans
Monitoring and coaching the team to ensure manufacturing demands are met
Ensuring that the team adheres to the correct processes and procedures
Providing the team with a regular briefing to keep them aware of events and news from within the company
Helping to identify and recommend potential process improvements
Managing any performance issues or conflict within the team
Carrying out regular 1:1s and identifying needs for training

What do you need?

GCSE Maths & English - Grade C or above (or equivalents)
NVQ or ILM Level 3 qualification or higher would be an advantage
Three or more years’ experience working in product assembly manufacturing
Experience in a people management role: Production Supervisor / Team Leader etc. would be preferred
Any experience working with electrical/electronic products beneficial
Excellent communication and coaching skills
The ability to read and understand product drawings

If you’re a self-motivated and well organised production professional who has excellent people skills and the ability to lead a team, then apply today or speak with Mataya at KPJ Group for more information.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 40 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.