Production and Warehouse Team Leader, Chesterfield

Are you an experienced Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Team Leader or Shift Supervisor looking for a leadership role with a growing manufacturer?

We would be keen to hear from candidates currently working as a Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Production Team Leader or Warehouse Supervisor.

Why Join Us?

Production and Warehouse Team Leader responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate and develop production and warehouse teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with company procedures and best practices.
• Monitor productivity, quality standards and team performance, taking corrective action where necessary.
• Manage employee attendance, conduct performance reviews, and support disciplinary and absence management processes.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training, coaching and development to perform their roles effectively.
• Support the implementation of process improvements, operational changes and production trials.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction and KPI achievement.
• Ensure resources are effectively allocated to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Oversee shift handovers, break management and workforce deployment to maximise operational efficiency.
• Maintain effective communication within the team and across departments, escalating issues where required.
• Work alongside HR to support recruitment activities, induction processes and employee onboarding.
• Complete and maintain all required administration accurately, including holiday management, time and attendance records, and operational reporting.
• Build  working relationships across the business to support operational excellence.

Hours:

• Monday to Friday, rotating weekly shifts of 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• IOSH qualification
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment.
• People management and team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business needs.
• Experience using Microsoft Office packages.
• A positive and proactive leader who leads by example.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high standards.
• Able to build credibility and trust with colleagues at all levels.

Desirable:

• Additional health & safety, leadership or operational qualifications.
• Knowledge of SAP systems.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement projects and production trials.

To apply please either:

• Call Dana on 0333 99 66 988 between the hours of 8am – 5pm Mon to Fri
• Email your CV to apply@essentialrecruitment.co.uk

This role is being advertised by Essential Recruitment and Professional, a recruitment agency.