Job Description

Production Team Leader

Yate, Bristol | Full Time

Are you ready to lead from the front in a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment? At SSA (Shropshire Stainless & Aluminium Ltd), we're looking for a dynamic and driven Production Team Leader to help shape our next chapter of operational excellence.

As one of the UK's leading multi-metal stockholders, we're proud to serve customers nationwide with precision, reliability, and care. You'll play a key role in leading and motivating our warehouse team -- ensuring every order leaves our site safely, accurately, and on time.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, communication, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead, support and energise a skilled warehouse team to meet daily production targets.

Coordinate daily job schedules and allocate labour efficiently.

Ensure materials are prepared, processed, and dispatched to customer specification.

Use our internal ERP system to record and manage stock movement accurately.

Uphold high standards in health, safety, and housekeeping -- promoting a safe, positive environment.

Train and mentor team members in production best practices and safety protocols.

Inspect finished parts for quality, non-conformance, and correct material condition.

Communicate effectively with other departments to keep workflow running smoothly.

Keep clear, accurate records of stock and team activities.

What You'll Bring

At least 2 years' experience leading a warehouse or production team.

Strong communication and leadership skills -- both on the floor and in reporting.

A practical understanding of lean manufacturing tools (5S, 7 Wastes, visual management).

Comfortable with production planning, training staff, and using ERP systems.

FLT and confidence in safe handling of goods.

ILM Level 2 Leadership (or equivalent) is a bonus -- but not essential.

Your Shift Pattern

- Mon-Fri, 6:00am - 2:30pm

What You'll Get

Salary - DOE

Quarterly profit-related bonus

Quarterly 100 attendance allowance

29 days holiday (including bank holidays)

'Time in service' holiday awards

Optional contributory pension scheme

A positive working culture in a growing and stable company

Ready to Step Up?

If you're someone who leads by example, thrives on collaboration, and wants to build a lasting career -- we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.00-17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension On-site parking Profit sharing
Experience:

Manufacturing : 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person