Production Team Leader
7 days ago
Seasalter
Production Team Lead Location: Seasalter area, Kent Salary: £37,000 - £39,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday–Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30 Friday: 08:00 – 13:30 Syntech Recruitment are hiring for a hands-on Team Leader or Senior Operator ready to step up, offering a mix of leadership and practical involvement in a well-structured manufacturing environment. You’ll have real influence over team performance, production output, and continuous improvement, without stepping too far away from the shop floor. The Package Up to £39,000 depending on experience Early finish every Friday 37.5-hour week – no shifts Stable, well-established manufacturing environment Opportunity to develop leadership experience and progress internally Production Team Lead responsibilities: · Leading a team of operators to deliver against production, quality, and delivery targets · Organising daily workloads and ensuring on-time delivery (OTD) · Monitoring and improving KPIs including quality, scrap, and efficiency · Supporting and developing team members, including training and performance management · Working closely with planning and production teams to hit schedules · Remaining hands-on where needed — setting and running machinery · Driving continuous improvement across processes and team performance · Maintaining strong health & safety standards across the area Production Team Lead experience: · Experience in a manufacturing or production environment · Previous team leadership, supervision or senior operator experience · Strong understanding of KPIs, production targets, and quality standards · Confident organising workloads and leading from the front · Comfortable working both hands-on and managing a team Apply today to speak to one of our consultants. Syntech Recruitment Ltd We act as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary placements. Visit our website for more information. INDCA