Production Team LeaderSalary: £55,000Location: AbingdonHours: 9:00am 5:30pmJob Type: PermanentAbout the Production Team LeaderWe 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 Leader25 days holidayplus UK Bank HolidaysPension schemePrivate HealthcareEmployee Share Option Scheme, with periodic grants of optionsKey Responsibilities of the Production Team LeaderLead, support, and develop a team of operators, including performance management and regular feedbackAllocate daily tasks and plan workloads, including smooth handovers between early and late shiftsEnsure production output is delivered on time and to the required quality standardsInvestigate and resolve issues affecting production performance, implementing corrective actionsCommunicate daily priorities and critical tasks to the Production ManagerCollaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve processes and resolve manufacturability issuesEssential Experience & Skills4 years experience leading or supervising teams in a manufacturing or production environmentExperience working with advanced production technologies or technical equipmentStrong planning and resource-allocation skillsConfident using operational technology systems and identifying requirements for new toolsFamiliarity 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.Please note: Due to high application volumes, if you haven't heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful. Visit our website for more opportunities.INDMANJBRP1_UKTJ