Team Leader

Production Team Leader Plymouth Area £36,000 - £42,000 (including shift premium) Rotating shifts: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm (Monday to Friday) Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an award-winning manufacturer based in the Plymouth area, who are looking to appoint a Production Team Leader to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that places a real emphasis on continuous improvement, people development, and career progression. The RoleAs Production Team Leader, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of your team, ensuring production targets, quality standards and operational objectives are consistently achieved. You'll play a key role in driving a high-performance culture, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing operations. Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership • Lead your team to achieve production, quality and efficiency targets • Monitor shift performance and take action to recover against plan • Plan and prioritise workloads, resolving issues quickly and effectively • Collaborate with other Team Leaders and departments to ensure smooth operations Continuous Improvement & Lean • Drive improvements across productivity, output and waste reduction • Apply tools such as SMED, standard work and data-led performance tracking • Support the ongoing development of lean manufacturing practices Team Leadership & Development • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team • Conduct regular 1:1s, set objectives and provide feedback • Support training plans and ensure all team members are competent in their roles • Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning Health, Safety & Quality • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with H&S procedures • Ensure all work meets defined quality standards and procedures • Lead investigations, resolve issues and drive improvements in quality and performance About YouWe are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: • Experience leading and developing teams within a manufacturing or production environment • A track record of achieving production, quality and performance KPIs • Strong problem-solving skills (e.g. 5 Whys, 8D or similar) • Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques • A proactive, hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills • Knowledge of health & safety standards within a manufacturing setting What's on Offer • Competitive salary of £36,000 - £42,000 (inclusive of shift premium) • 25 days holiday + bank holidays • Enhanced pension scheme • Structured training and development opportunities • Clear pathways for career progression within a growing organisation If you're a driven production professional looking to step into a leadership role or build on existing experience within a progressive manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch with Butler Rose for more information. #IND-HL-25 Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.