Factory Team Leader

A leading manufacturing company based in the heart of the Medway Towns is seeking a skilled and experienced Team Leader to join their production team on a permanent basis.

As Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing a team of Assembly Operators, ensuring production targets are met with efficiency and quality. This office-based role involves rotating shifts:

• Week 1: Mon-Thu 6am-2pm, Fri 6am-1pm
• Week 2: Mon-Thu 2pm-10pm, Fri 1pm-8pm

Key Duties:

• Allocate and supervise daily and weekly tasks
• Manage recruitment, inductions, absences, and performance
• Maintain training records and conduct skills assessments
• Lead team briefings and drive performance against KPIs
• Ensure product quality and production efficiency
• Oversee inventory and stock movement using SAP
• Collaborate with Engineering on equipment maintenance
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Promote and ensure Health & Safety compliance
• Support budget-related activities with the Production Manager

Requirements:

• GCSEs in English and Maths
• Proven experience in a production assembly environment
• Experience using SAP Business 1 is desirable, however, not essential
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Benefits:

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company uniform
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme

If you're ready to take the next step in your production career, apply today!