Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader I'm delighted to be recruiting for my Client based in Pudsey, Leeds for an experienced Production Team Leader (please note that CNC Turning/Milling experience is essential) You will be the line Manager for your production team and will working closely with the Logistics, Quality and Product Management departments. Duties Manage staff sickness/holidays Monitoring of overtime/ absenteeism Disciplinary actions if necessary (working closely with the Personnel) Assisting in the onboarding/off boarding of Employees Evaluation of personnel performance for Skills Matrix Training and/ or supervision of training and qualifications on shop floor Receipt of works orders and raw materials (by cell) from Logistics Allocation of work loads for machines and shop floor personnel (in co-operation with Logistics) Monitoring work in progress Pursuing and pushing fast and/ or late orders Co- operation with Despatch and Logistics on finished/ out- going products Initiate and manage or delegate (to Black Belts) improvement projects Read drawings and creates CNC programs accordingly Setting up and programming CNC machines (Mazak) First- off dimensional tests on new programs Feeds and runs CNC machines In-process controls using manual devices (gauges, micrometer) Finished product inspections using CNC CMM machines Problem- aware, active handling of CNC machines and other equipment Creating, raise and start works orders in SAP (BOM, routings) Candidate Requirements CNC Turning/Milling experience is a must for this position Must have strong leadership skills Production/Manufacturing background Excellent people/communication skills High standard of quality and performance Methodical skills like 5S or CIP Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently Hours of Work Rotating Shifts (working 37 hours per week) Shift ‘A' 0600 – 1400 Monday to Thursday, 0600 – 1230 noon Friday Shift ‘B' 1400 – 2245 Monday to Thursday, no working on Friday Salary An hourly payrate equivalent to of between £17.64 – £18.98 will be offered based upon experience for shift A with shift B attracting a 26% uplift enhancement rate

Location: Pudsey, Yorkshire, GB

Posted Date: 7/13/2025