Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Production Team Leader – Manufacturing
Location: Coventry
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm / 2:00pm – 10:00pm (Rotating)
Are you an experienced Production Team Leader ready to step into a high-volume manufacturing environment where you can make a genuine impact?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating at scale, where you will lead a team of up to 20 production operators in a fast-paced, process-driven setting. With a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence, this role offers a platform to further develop your leadership career within manufacturing.
Alongside a competitive package, including discretionary bonuses, a holiday purchase scheme, and a healthcare plan, you’ll be part of a business that values continuous improvement and team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and motivate a team of approximately 20 production operatives across a two-shift operation
- Drive performance against daily production targets within a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Oversee machine operation and production processes, ensuring efficiency, output, and minimal downtime
- Maintain consistent quality standards across all production activities
- Monitor and improve operational KPIs including productivity, waste, and throughput
- Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety standards and company procedures
- Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and support to develop team capability and engagement
About You
- Proven experience in a Team Leader / Supervisor role within manufacturing or production
- Strong background in high-volume manufacturing environments
- Experience working with or overseeing machine operation and production processes
- Demonstrable ability to manage and motivate large production teams
- Organised, proactive, and results-driven approach
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and performance
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to take ownership of a key production function within a well-established manufacturing operation. You’ll play a critical role in delivering output, driving efficiency, and shaping team performance in a structured, process-led environment.
If you are looking for a role where you can lead from the front, influence operational performance, and develop within a growing business, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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