i54 - Production Team Leader - Inspection & Packing

Victoria and Albert Baths • Wolverhampton, WV

4d

About The Position

Lead the Line. Empower the Team. Drive Results. At Fortune Brands Innovations, we're shaping the future of high-quality, precision manufacturing—and we’re looking for a Production Team Leader based in our Inspection & Packing department to help us deliver on that promise. In this role, you’ll combine hands-on involvement with day-to-day production and frontline leadership of your team to ensure targets are hit and quality is never compromised. This is the ideal opportunity for a proactive, people-focused leader with a strong manufacturing background who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• A proven track record in a similar supervisory or team leader role in a manufacturing environment
• Strong people leadership skills and the ability to manage performance and development
• In-depth knowledge of health & safety and quality systems
• Results-driven mindset with strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with IT literacy (Microsoft Office and production systems)
• The confidence to lead from the front, take responsibility, and influence positive change
• Working with automated control systems and understanding their role in production
• Experience working in casting or ceramics environments (highly beneficial)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in ceramics manufacturing
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data-driven production environments
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification
• Experience with Lean tools and continuous improvement practices

Responsibilities

• Providing direction, motivation, and support to your production team to deliver against KPIs for safety, quality, output, and cost
• Actively working within the production area while balancing leadership responsibilities
• Conducting team briefings at the start of each shift—highlighting priorities, sharing KPI performance, and resolving issues
• Ensuring your team is production-ready at the start of shift, including pre-start checks and addressing any staffing or equipment issues promptly
• Planning and organising labour resources to deliver the production schedule effectively
• Working cross-functionally with management, quality, and engineering teams to resolve issues and drive improvements
• Upholding health & safety and quality standards in line with company policies
• Identifying issues affecting equipment or performance and taking ownership for implementing corrective actions

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Structure
• Health & Wellbeing Programme + Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance & Pension Plan
• Flexible Working Model
• Employee Assistance Programme
• High Street Reward Scheme
• Eye Care Support for Frequent Screen Users
• Refer a Friend Programme
• Free Parking
• Employee Recognition Programme

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed