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Production Team Leader - Continental Shift

Posted 16 April 2026
Salary £41,000 Per Year
LocationJarrow
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ140346
Job FunctionSenior Leadership , Production

Job description

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their industry sector, they are now looking to recruit a Production Team Leader on a permanent basis.

Candidates must be willing to work a continental shift pattern rotating between days and nights (3 on 3 off).

The Job you’ll do

  • Lead shift briefings, assign tasks, coach, and develop team members.

  • Monitor performance KPIs, ensure production schedules are met, and manage quality standards.

  • Enforce strict H&S and compliance regulations (e.g., hygiene, safety procedures).

  • Support machine setups, troubleshooting, changeovers, and escalating technical issues.

  • Implement improvements, such as 5S or SMED, within a CI framework.

  • Keep records of production data and report on performance.

About You

  • Prior experience in a manufacturing/production environment, often with team leading or supervisory experience.

  • Strong communication, motivation, and delegation abilities.

  • Familiarity with production machinery and processes.

  • Quick thinking for addressing machinery breakdowns or logistical issues.

The Rewards and the Benefits

  • Permanent job

  • Excellent salary.