Production Team Lead

Production Team Leader – Welding & Fabrication Sheffield Days/Shifts Available | £30,000 - £32,000 overtime available We’re working with a large industrial manufacturer in Sheffield that’s on the hunt for a hands-on Production Team Leader to head up a busy welding and fabrication cell. If you're someone who thrives on leading from the front, improving processes, and developing people – this could be your next move. What you’ll be doing: ✅ Leading and mentoring your team to drive a strong safety-first culture (think daily toolbox talks & SWAP coaching). ✅ Tracking daily performance and taking action when targets aren’t being hit. ✅ Embedding continuous improvement tools (SIC, DCI) into the day-to-day to boost efficiency. ✅ Training, developing, and supporting your team – while handling performance issues when needed. ✅ Working closely with your opposite shift Team Leader to keep things running smoothly around the clock. ✅ Planning workloads, managing KanBan levels, and making sure the right materials are on hand when needed. ✅ Being the key voice for your value stream in daily Level 4 SQDCP meetings. What we’re looking for: 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment Confident using MS Office & Excel (ERP experience is a bonus!) Strong eye for safety, risk, and problem-solving IOSH/NEBOSH, ILM, or other relevant qualifications are a nice-to-have Comfortable using CI tools and lean techniques (or keen to learn)

Location: Sheffield, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/19/2025