Production Team Leader
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Production Team Leader

  • Salary

    £40000 - £50000 per annum

  • Location

    Stevenage

  • Job type

    Permanent

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Production Team Leader
Location: Near Stevenage / Hitchin

· £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (Day Shift)

We are looking for a Production Team Leader to join a growing team specialising in the design and manufacture of custom materials for highly regulated industries. This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing and developing a production team across fitting and paint operations within a busy manufacturing environment.

This division is expanding rapidly and places strong emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement, and long-term career development. You will play a critical role in ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.

Essential Requirements / Experience:
· Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment
· Experience managing and motivating teams (circa 12 people, with further growth planned)
· Strong manufacturing background
· Ability to lead by example in a hands-on, shop-floor-focused role
· Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Desirable:
· Aerospace manufacturing experience
· Knowledge or exposure to Lean / Continuous Improvement principles

Salary and Benefits:
· £40,000 – £50,000 per annum
· Day shift working pattern
· Excellent pension scheme
· Ongoing training and development
· Clear opportunities for progression within a supportive and growing business

The Role:
· Lead, supervise, and develop a production team across fitting and paint operations
· Ensure production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are achieved
· Support recruitment and onboarding as the team continues to grow
· Drive continuous improvement and efficiency on the shop floor
· Act as a key link between production, engineering, and management

If you’re an experienced Production Team Leader or Supervisor with a strong manufacturing background, looking to step into a stable, growing environment where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you