Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader
Chemical / Process Manufacturing
North East England
Permanent role – continental shift pattern

We are supporting a major industrial employer in the North East that is building a new operational team within a modern process manufacturing facility. As part of this growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Production Team Leader to help lead plant operations and support the development of the production team.

This role sits within the operations department and reports to the Production Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating shift activities, ensuring safe and compliant production and supporting continuous improvement across the plant.

The position will play a key role in establishing operational standards, promoting a strong safety culture and supporting the development of new operational areas as the business grows.

Role responsibilities

Support the leadership of day-to-day production activities to ensure safe, efficient and compliant plant operations

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with high-hazard industry standards and COMAH requirements

Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures

Support and participate in HAZOP studies, risk assessments and incident investigations

Ensure adherence to permit to work systems and controlled operations

Provide leadership, coaching and development to production team members

Collaborate with engineering, EHS and other functions to resolve operational issues

Drive operational efficiency, reliability and continuous improvement initiatives

Support the development of new operational areas as the business expands

Key accountabilities

Safe, compliant and efficient execution of production activities

Strong leadership and motivation of production teams

Effective application of process safety practices and operating procedures

Consistent adherence to permit to work and controlled operations systems

Timely identification and resolution of operational issues

Contribution to plant improvement and business growth initiatives

Candidate profile

Proven experience within chemical manufacturing or a similar high-hazard process industry

Experience operating within permit to work systems and controlled operations environments

Knowledge of HAZOP and other process safety activities

Strong leadership capability with the ability to develop and motivate teams

Proactive approach with the ability to identify and drive operational improvements

Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills

Experience working on a COMAH site would be advantageous

Flexibility to work a continental shift pattern

Key competencies

Leadership and team management

Safety awareness and accountability

Strong problem-solving ability

Effective communication and collaboration

Continuous improvement mindset

Strong organisational and time management skills

Attention to detail and operational discipline

If you have a background in process manufacturing and are looking for a leadership role within a growing industrial operation, we would be interested in speaking with you