Production Team Leader

Job title: Production Team Leader Salary: 33,000-35,000/annum with annual reviews Location : Dover Hours : 37.5 hours per week, straight days with an early finish on Fridays! Production Team Leader Role: To be responsible for managing and developing team members, and to continuously look for opportunities to improve quality, cost and delivery through the involvement and development of people. You will only be considered if you live within a commutable distance to Dover and have full right to work with no time limitations. Production Team Leader Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and your birthday off Employee health care plan + Employee Assist Program Life Assurance - 2 x salary Contributory salary exchange pension scheme - 5% matched Employee healthcare plan via Medicash Subsidised canteen and free parking Key responsibilities would be: Oversee day to day operations of the production and assembly team. Ensure products are being completed to business and customer standards and requirements. Delegate tasks to team members based on their unique skills and strengths. Provide training, support and motivation to team members. Ensure resources are being used to maximise efficiency and output. Produce KPIs based on data and ensure daily and weekly KPIs and targets are achieved. Contribute to LEAN manufacturing and Continuous Improvement ideas. Maintain a good level of stock accuracy. Experience and skills required: Previous experience as a Production Team Leader or Production Supervisor Experience within a manufacturing or production environment Knowledge and understanding of LEAN manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives Competent in Microsoft Office packages Strong people and communication skills A logical mind with the ability to prioritise effectively Next steps: If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements. If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on 01304 806053 or email New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975 We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-18