Production Team Lead

Production Team Lead Working Hours: Initially Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with a planned transition to overnight operations (10:00pm to 6:00am) during 2026. Role Overview Provide leadership and direction to production and warehousing teams, ensuring daily operations run safely, efficiently, and in line with business objectives. Build a high-performing team culture through coaching, performance management, accountability, and employee development. Champion continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational performance, quality standards, safety, service levels, and team engagement. Foster positive working relationships across departments through effective communication and collaboration. Key Responsibilities Monitor production and warehouse activities, escalating potential risks or obstacles that could impact operational targets. Promote a strong health and safety culture by ensuring team members adhere to company policies, procedures, and best practices. Support, mentor, and develop employees through regular feedback, objective setting, and performance reviews. Maintain high standards of workplace organisation, inventory accuracy, operational discipline, and customer service. Encourage a collaborative and respectful working environment while supporting HR, quality, environmental, and financial objectives. Track and report operational performance using internal systems and performance metrics. Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and team effectiveness. Coordinate closely with colleagues and supervisors to ensure smooth shift handovers and operational continuity. Oversee attendance, punctuality, productivity, and overall team performance. Skills & Experience Full UK driving licence. Forklift Truck (FLT) certification advantageous but not essential. Strong leadership skills with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Comfortable using Microsoft Office and operational planning or inventory management systems. Proven ability to work towards deadlines and performance targets. Resilient, adaptable, and able to remain composed under pressure. Positive attitude with a strong team-oriented approach. Experience within manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, or production environments. Knowledge of specialist raw materials or process manufacturing would be beneficial. Core Competencies Team Leadership Manufacturing & Warehouse Operations Continuous Improvement Health & Safety Compliance Performance Management Stock & Inventory Control Operational Planning Employee Development KPI Monitoring & Reporting Process Optimisation Cross-Functional Collaboration Shift Management INDKTT