Ambitions Personnel
Production & Quality Team Leader
DE24 8HL
Key information
- Pay
- £33,000 to £35,000 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- On-site
- Posted date
- 26 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Nov 2026
About this role
Production & Quality Team Leader
Location
Factory One & Factory Two
Salary
Competitive
Job Type
Full-Time / Permanent
Shift Pattern
3-Shift Rotation
Reports To
Operations Manager
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Production & Quality Team Leader to join our manufacturing team.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day production activities, supporting your team, and ensuring that safety, quality, productivity and efficiency targets are consistently achieved.
You will play a key role in maintaining high production standards, identifying and resolving issues, and supporting the continuous development of both our processes and people.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise, coordinate and support production activities and personnel across the production floor.
- Ensure daily production targets, quality standards and deadlines are achieved.
- Accurately input and maintain daily production figures and records.
- Monitor product quality and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Complete a minimum of two quality patrols per shift, ensuring agreed quality standards are maintained.
- Promote and maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
- Train, coach and develop team members to support performance and progression.
- Identify and report production, quality or operational issues to management.
- Work closely with Setters, Maintenance, Quality and Logistics teams to resolve issues and maintain smooth production.
- Support effective production stock control.
- Oversee and participate in monthly and annual stock takes.
- Encourage a positive culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure company procedures, processes and health & safety requirements are consistently followed.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate
- Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within a manufacturing, production or quality environment.
- A strong understanding of production processes and health & safety standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication and people-management skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to make effective decisions under pressure.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a wider operational team.
- Good IT skills, including familiarity with **MS Office
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