About this role
Production Team Leader
Crawley. Monday-Friday (6:00am-2:30pm Monday, 6:00am-2:00pm Tuesday-Friday)
£35,844
12-month FTC
We're looking for an experienced Production Team Leader to join our client's operations team on an early shift. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, leading people, driving performance, and maintaining high quality standards.
What you'll do:
* Lead and motivate a team of production operatives and agency staff
* Manage resources to hit daily and hourly production targets
* Drive a Right First Time quality culture
* Ensure Health & Safety compliance and a well-organised shop floor
* Complete production reporting and lead shift handovers
* Support training, performance management, and continuous improvement
What we're looking for:
* Proven leadership experience in a production or manufacturing environment
* Strong people management and communication skills
* Knowledge of MRP /ERP systems
* Quality-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
* Solid understanding of Health & Safety standards
What we offer:
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance (where applicable)
* Training and development throughout the contract
* On-site parking and company events
Apply now to join a business that values strong leadership, quality, and continuous improvement.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
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Contract Type
Contract
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Specialism
Industrial, Engineering & Manufacturing
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Working pattern
Full Time
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Job ref
Req/677486
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Expiry date
20 February 2026
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Job duration
12 month FTC
Your consultant is
Barry Chapman
Principal Consultant
For more information on this role and to speak to the consultant hiring for it, get in touch via the details below.
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Email
barry.chapman@search.co.uk -
Phone
+44 1293 848 130 -
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