Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader

Salary: £55,000
Location: Abingdon
Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Job Type: Permanent

About the Production Team Leader

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to oversee a production operations team within an engineering environment. You will manage a team of operators, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of all production activities. This role is central to maintaining workflow, meeting output targets, and driving continuous improvement across the department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands‑on leadership role, enjoys problem‑solving, and is passionate about developing people and processes.

Benefits of the Production Team Leader

25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
Pension scheme 
Private Healthcare 
Employee Share Option Scheme, with periodic grants of optionsKey Responsibilities of the Production Team Leader

Lead, support, and develop a team of operators, including performance management and regular feedback
Allocate daily tasks and plan workloads, including smooth handovers between early and late shifts
Ensure production output is delivered on time and to the required quality standards
Investigate and resolve issues affecting production performance, implementing corrective actions
Communicate daily priorities and critical tasks to the Production Manager
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve processes and resolve manufacturability issuesEssential Experience & Skills

4 years’ experience leading or supervising teams in a manufacturing or production environment
Experience working with advanced production technologies or technical equipment
Strong planning and resource‑allocation skills
Confident using operational technology systems and identifying requirements for new tools
Familiarity with 5S and continuous improvement methodologiesWhy Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a critical manufacturing function within a forward-thinking engineering environment, offering strong benefits, a competitive salary, and genuine scope to influence operational performance.

If you would like to know more, please apply or contact Charlie at Orion. 

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