Production Team Leader

Our manufacturing client is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader. Salary: Negotiable, confirmed on phone call, with discretionary annual bonus Benefits: 25 days leave + BH, rising to 27 days after 5 years, free parking, OT when available, Monthly pay, pension etc Location: Hoo, Rochester, Kent - having your own transport is essential Hours: Rotating shifts 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm Possibility of night shift in the future Are you an experienced production supervisor or team leader with a strong technical mindset? Do you excel at driving a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement? The Production Section Leader will lead the day-to-day manufacturing operations. In this pivotal role, you will lead, coach, and develop an operational team to deliver production plans safely and efficiently within a highly regulated environment. Production Section Leader key Responsibilities: Operations Management: Supervise day-to-day production operations to achieve shift targets, delivery schedules, and operational KPIs (OEE, yield, waste, and productivity). Safety and Compliance: Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure absolute compliance with industry-specific standards (e.g., GMP/FDA, HSE/COMAH, or ISO requirements) and company SOPs. People Leadership: Lead, coach, and onboard operators and technicians, managing shift resource planning, briefings, handovers, and performance management. Continuous Improvement: Drive lean manufacturing initiatives using structured ..... full job details .....