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 Role

As 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 Responsibilities

Operational 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 You

We 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.

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