Catalyst Recruitment - People + Progress

Production Team Leader

£41,000 / Darlington / Jan 21, 2025

Our client is the UK’s established market leader in its field of metal products manufacture, supplying into the filtration, automotive, building & construction and general engineering sectors. With a keen focus on driving continuous improvement within their manufacturing area, they are seeking to appoint an experienced Production Team Leader who possesses both significant experience gained in a traditional manufacturing environment coupled with a strong focus on customer delivery.


As Production Team Leader you will:

·       Manage a team on shift of up to 35 operators

·       Supervise a production area incorporating approximately 25 machines

·       Deliver effective set-up and production plans

·       Take responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost

·       Lead on 5S improvements

·       Take a customer-focused approach to all production activities

·       Work a 3 shift system


As Production Team Leader, you will need:

·       Experience gained in a traditional manufacturing environment

·       A focus on delivery

·       A desire to develop your team

·       A genuine commitment to driving improvements

·       Experience of production, quality, delivery, safety and cost management

·       Experience managing the production process

·       The ability to manage multiple workflows

·       Good problem-solving skills


Salary & benefits:

·       £36k pa

·       Shift premium c.£5k (3 shift system)

·       Auto-enrolment pension

·       Training & development


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