i54 - Production Team Leader

Victoria and Albert Baths • Wolverhampton, WV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced Production Team Leader to join our Production team at our i54 manufacturing site, reporting to the Production Supervisor. This is a hands-on leadership role with an 80/20 split — 80% of your time will be spent providing leadership, direction, and support to operatives within your team, and 20% actively working within the production area. You'll work closely with the Management Team to drive efficiency, maintain quality standards, and ensure KPIs and targets are consistently met. You'll be responsible for the performance, development, and engagement of your team — from pre-shift briefings and labour planning through to performance management and continuous improvement. If you're a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in delivering results through people, this role offers real ownership, variety, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact every day.

Requirements

• A proven track record in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• A clear understanding of people management, Health & Safety, and quality systems.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to drive performance and develop the team.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan workloads effectively and prioritise under pressure.
• Demonstrated leadership skills — confident, committed, and able to accept responsibility.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English.
• The ability to operate computers and computer software.
• Competence in having difficult conversations with team members to ensure alignment with targets and processes.
• The ability to develop effective working relationships across all departments.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience within a ceramics manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with IT software including MS Office and ERP systems.
• Relevant qualifications including IOSH Managing Safely.
• Shop floor Lean experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support your team to deliver against production targets, quality standards, and operational KPIs.
• Providing leadership, direction, and support to operatives within the team to achieve agreed targets and deadlines.
• Ensuring the team is ready to commence manufacturing at the start of each shift, including pre-start-up checks and reporting any labour issues immediately to the Shift Supervisor.
• Holding the team accountable for their performance, adhering to company processes and procedures.
• Conducting personal development reviews with team members.
• Planning, organising, and managing labour resources to ensure the Production Plan is met.
• Running the assigned area of production in accordance with product specifications, company standards, and procedures regarding Safety, Quality, Quantity, and Cost.
• Reporting and supporting to achieve KPIs in your areas and escalating any roadblocks to the Supervisor.
• Carrying out team briefings at the start of each shift, ensuring KPIs are discussed and issues resolved.
• Attending and contributing to team meetings and wider management team meetings.
• Conducting T&A meetings and managing people within your shift.
• Working constructively with all areas of the business.
• Maintaining Health, Safety, and quality standards in accordance with company rules and regulations.
• Analysing key issues affecting equipment within your area of responsibility and taking or organising corrective action.
• Working closely with the Management Team to drive efficiency and effectiveness within the department.

Benefits

• An annual incentive bonus structure based on business and individual performance
• 33 days holiday.
• A Health and Wellbeing programme, including health cash plan, employee assistance programme, occupational health, mental health first aid, and monthly themed activity to support team wellbeing.
• Occupational Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Incentive Schemes, such as our ‘High5 Rewards’ and Refer a Friend bonuses
• Free parking on all company sites

What This Job Offers

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