Job Description

Job Summary

About the Role:

We're hiring a Production Team Leader to join our manufacturing site in King's Lynn. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in production or manufacturing who's ready to take the next step in leadership.

As a Production Team Leader, you'll play a key role in managing day-to-day operations on the shop floor. You'll support your team to hit production targets, maintain high standards of quality and safety, and drive continuous improvement in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and support production staff to meet daily targets. Plan and prepare production activities in advance. Maintain product quality and ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed. Requisition materials and manage workflow efficiently. Communicate with supervisors and attend regular team briefings. Support new product development alongside Engineering and Design teams. Take part in stock checks and report maintenance or breakdown issues. Promote a clean, safe, and efficient work environment. Assist in training team members and identifying development needs. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support lean practices.

What We're Looking For:

2+ year's experience in a manufacturing or production industry (preferable). 1+ year in a team leader or supervisory role. Good understanding of production planning, workflow, and team coordination. Basic knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques (5S, Kanban, Cells, JIT, etc.). Familiarity with ISO9001, ISO14001, or ISO45001 is a plus. NVQ Level 2 in a relevant field (e.g., Refrigeration, PMO, Engineering, BIT, Warehousing) preferred. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. IOSH Working safely cert / CIEH H & S cert

Why Work With Us?

Supportive and friendly team environment Career development opportunities In-house and external training provided Company committed to safety, sustainability, and people
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 29,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Team Leading: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person