Production Team Leader
CV-LibraryOldham, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 11 March 2026
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£35,000
6AM – 6PM / 6PM – 6AM (3 Days, 3 Off, 3 Nights, 3 Off)
Oldham
We are seeking a proactive, dynamic, and experienced Team Leader to oversee operatives within a manufacturing facility. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for leadership, process optimization, and high-quality production standards.
Production Team Leader
Skills, Experience, and education required:
· Experience leading a Manufacturing / Production team, ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met.
· Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate others.
· Strong understanding of ISO 9001.
· Experience troubleshooting defects and optimising processes.
· Knowledge of health and safety regulations, 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles
· Strong knowledge of injection moulding or blow moulding processes and machinery
Production Team Leader
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
· Champion a safety-first culture — ensuring all team members work safely and understand that nothing is more important than going home safe each day.
· Lead, coach, and motivate your team to perform at their best every shift.
· Create a positive and inclusive environment built on respect, trust, and accountability.
· Manage performance fairly — giving regular feedback, recognising achievement, and addressing issues early.
· Encourage teamwork, pride, and ownership in every aspect of the operation.
· Resolve minor team issues professionally and escalate only when necessary.
· Oversee all daily production activity to meet flow, quality, and productivity targets.
· Allocate resources effectively to maintain continuous operation
· Coordinate material flow, ensuring operators can focus on their tasks without disruption.
· Maintain discipline in housekeeping, timekeeping, and adherence to procedures
· Maintain all required documentation regarding the agreed quality and timeliness.
· Conduct end-of-shift checks, ensuring machines, tools, and areas are ready for the next team.
· Promote a culture of continuous improvement where every team member feels empowered to suggest better ways of working.
· Support, and deliver CI projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and team morale.
· Track and share improvements with the wider production team to drive consistent progress
£35,000
6AM – 6PM / 6PM – 6AM (3 Days, 3 Off, 3 Nights, 3 Off)
Oldham
We are seeking a proactive, dynamic, and experienced Team Leader to oversee operatives within a manufacturing facility. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for leadership, process optimization, and high-quality production standards.
Production Team Leader
Skills, Experience, and education required:
· Experience leading a Manufacturing / Production team, ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met.
· Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate others.
· Strong understanding of ISO 9001.
· Experience troubleshooting defects and optimising processes.
· Knowledge of health and safety regulations, 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles
· Strong knowledge of injection moulding or blow moulding processes and machinery
Production Team Leader
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
· Champion a safety-first culture — ensuring all team members work safely and understand that nothing is more important than going home safe each day.
· Lead, coach, and motivate your team to perform at their best every shift.
· Create a positive and inclusive environment built on respect, trust, and accountability.
· Manage performance fairly — giving regular feedback, recognising achievement, and addressing issues early.
· Encourage teamwork, pride, and ownership in every aspect of the operation.
· Resolve minor team issues professionally and escalate only when necessary.
· Oversee all daily production activity to meet flow, quality, and productivity targets.
· Allocate resources effectively to maintain continuous operation
· Coordinate material flow, ensuring operators can focus on their tasks without disruption.
· Maintain discipline in housekeeping, timekeeping, and adherence to procedures
· Maintain all required documentation regarding the agreed quality and timeliness.
· Conduct end-of-shift checks, ensuring machines, tools, and areas are ready for the next team.
· Promote a culture of continuous improvement where every team member feels empowered to suggest better ways of working.
· Support, and deliver CI projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and team morale.
· Track and share improvements with the wider production team to drive consistent progress