Production Team Leader?? Great Yarmouth, UK?? Full Time?? £Competitive + Excellent Benefits?? Must be eligible for Security Clearance (SC)The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity for a people-focused Production Team Leader to play a key role within a high-performance manufacturing environment.Working closely with the Production Manager, youll lead from the front on the shop floordriving team engagement, embedding Lean practices, and delivering a safe, efficient, and high-quality production operation. This role is ideal for someone passionate about developing others, improving processes, and shaping a positive, high-performing culture.Key ResponsibilitiesProduction & OperationsEnsure people and resources are effectively deployed to meet production targets and business objectives Support delivery of manufacturing throughput, identifying bottlenecks, risks, and constraints Monitor daily production activities and escalate issues where required Ensure adherence to manufacturing procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements Contribute to daily production meetings with clear updates on work status Team Leadership & DevelopmentLead, coach, and support a team within a production environment Conduct performance management activities including one-to-ones, appraisals, and return-to-work meetings Drive engagement, accountability, and a positive team culture Support training, multi-skilling, and development planning across the team Maintain training records and identify capability gaps Performance & ReportingOwn and report on key production metrics (e.g. SPQCD boards, ERP systems) Support tiered meetings and provide accurate performance data Monitor team output against targets and take corrective action where needed Continuous ImprovementIdentify and lead continuous improvement initiatives within the production area Embed Lean principles, 5S practices, and visual management Use data to drive decision-making and improve efficiency Support structured problem-solving activities (e.g. 5 Whys, root cause analysis) About YouLeadership & People SkillsProven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within manufacturing Ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members Confident managing performance and driving behavioural standards Operational & TechnicalStrong understanding of manufacturing processes and workflow planning Ability to identify and resolve production issues proactively Experience with production reporting tools and performance metrics Communication & CollaborationClear communicator, confident leading team briefings and meetings Able to work cross-functionally and escalate issues effectively Continuous ImprovementKnowledge of Lean manufacturing and 5S methodologies Experience with structured problem-solving approaches (e.g. 5 Whys, PDCA) Data-driven mindset with strong organisational skills Additional RequirementsAbility to obtain Security Clearance (SC) is essential Flexible approach to working patterns to support operational needs Whats on Offer£Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Flexible working options including a 9-day fortnight and early finish Fridays Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days Health cash plan and wellbeing support services Pension scheme with employer contribution Life assurance Access to retail, leisure, and gym discounts Employee assistance programme Ongoing training and development opportunities Relocation support available JBRP1_UKTJ