Production & Quality Team Leader
| Company: | Ambitions Personnel |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,000 to £35,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | DE24 8HL |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Nov 2026 |
Summary
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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