Jobs in Bayton

Role: Production Team Leader

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £39,800

Late Shift: Monday – Thursday – 2pm – 11.30pm

Benefits:

Flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking.

Overview:

To oversee day‑to‑day operational activity across a busy production line. You will ensure safe working practices, deliver high‑quality output, support continuous improvement, and guide your team to perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management:

Provide clear instruction, direction and daily guidance to the assembly team
Conduct and manage training, feedback sessions, appraisals, reviews, and Return to Work discussions.
Carry out weekly/monthly team briefings and daily SDT meetings.
Maintain and promote the highest standards of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), including completing risk assessments and supporting relevant investigations.
Ensure working practices meet required quality standards, SOPs, work instructions, skills matrices and processes.
Lead by example in alignment with company Core Values.
Run and coordinate all operational tasks across the assembly line in line with procedures.
Manage daily administrative tasks and reporting requirements.
Develop strong cross‑functional working relationships across the business.
Gain an understanding of departmental KPIs and support the team in contributing to these targets.
Interpret and analyse data to identify improvements and cost‑reduction opportunities.
Actively participate in projects and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
Take ownership of your own development plan, continually building your skills and knowledge.

Experience & Qualifications

Experience or proven ability in leading a team within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
Demonstrable problem‑solving ability.
Experience working with a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Strong understanding and practical application of EHS requirements.
Experience working on projects or improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with CI tools (Six Sigma, 5Y, yellow belt, etc.).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – (phone number removed) or email your cv (url removed)

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We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.

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