Leader production Work, Jobs in Milton Keynes, Eng (with Salaries)

Production Team Leader
Whittan —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
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Production Manager
AB Turnkey Solutions Limited —Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
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Production Operative Level 1
Whittan —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Quality control
- Data entry
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Team Leader Deco
Ball Corporation —Milton Keynes
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Quality control
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Packing Team Leader PM
The Heavenly Bake Company Ltd —Wellingborough
- £15.02 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
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Production Lead
Franco's Ices —Bedford
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
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Compounder
Sensient Technologies Corporation —Milton Keynes
- Basic maths
- Laboratory experience
- No experience needed
Production Operative Level 2
Whittan —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- Quality control
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Material Supply Technician
SMC Corporation (UK) Ltd —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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5d
Superintendent Operations
Sensient Technologies Corporation —Milton Keynes
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Manufacturing
Apprentice Manufacturing Technician
Niftylift Ltd —Milton Keynes
- £16,640 - £26,436 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Inside Sales - Inspection & Maintenance
KOMPAN —Milton Keynes
- Hybrid work
- Data entry
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Operations Manager
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Banbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Communication skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
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High Care Production Team Leader
Absolute Taste —Bicester
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Training & development
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Warehouse Operative Level 2
Whittan —Milton Keynes
- £13.22 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Warehouse experience
- Communication skills
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1d
OEM Production Leader
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Employee assistance programme
Specialist Cleaning Team Manager
Industrial Site Maintenance —Northampton
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
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1d
Production Operative
British Bakels Ltd —Bicester
- From £35,689 a year
- Overtime
- English
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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12d
Quality Assurance Manager
Whittan —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
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5d
Nights Supervisor Distribution
Freefoam Building Products Ltd. —Northampton
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Life insurance
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Production Team Leader

Whittan -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Full-time
4 days ago

Qualifications

Succession planning
Mentoring junior staff
Safety inspections
Health and safety inspection
Quality assurance
Continuous improvement
Probationary period management
Quality control
Organisational skills
Professional development mentoring
Training & development
Safety compliance inspections
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Lean manufacturing

Full job description

Production Team Leader

Location – Milton Keynes

Hours – 40 per week

Monday – Thursday

06:00 – 16:30

Join The Whittan Group

The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market-leading brands, we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments across the UK and Europe.

We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Production Team Leader to join our Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about safety, quality, people development, and operational excellence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of 10-20 production operatives, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacture of our products. You will play a key role in achieving production targets, maintaining quality standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and developing a highly skilled and engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Production Management

Organise and supervise daily production activities to meet manufacturing schedules.
Ensure production targets and KPIs are achieved safely and efficiently.
Allocate labour and resources effectively across production lines.
Monitor workflow, resolve operational issues, and minimise downtime.
Support the timely delivery of customer orders.

Team Leadership

Lead, motivate, and develop a team of production operatives.
Conduct daily team briefings and communicate business objectives.
Monitor performance and provide coaching and support.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and training activities.
Manage attendance, holidays, probation reviews, and employee conduct in line with company policies.

Health & Safety

Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the operation.
Ensure compliance with company procedures and UK health and safety legislation.
Conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments.
Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe practices, implementing corrective actions.
Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and maintained.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Ensure products are manufactured to the highest quality standards.
Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive waste reduction and process efficiency improvements.
Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S activities.

Training & Development

Identify training needs and support employee development.
Deliver coaching and mentoring to team members.
Maintain training records and skills matrices.
Support cross-training and succession planning activities.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

What We're Looking For

Essential

Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Proven experience leading or supervising production teams.
Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements within manufacturing.
Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure.
Competent in Microsoft Office and production reporting systems

Desirable

Experience within pallet racking, steel fabrication, or metal manufacturing.
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
FLT Licence.
Ability to read engineering drawings.
Knowledge of automated manufacturing equipment and systems.

Why Join The Whittan Group?

Be part of the UK's leading manufacturer of steel storage solutions.
Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Play a key role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Develop your leadership skills and advance your career within a growing organisation.
Join a business committed to safety, quality, and employee development.

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leader production jobs in milton keynes, eng

Production Team Leader

Production Manager

Production Operative Level 1

Team Leader Deco

Packing Team Leader PM

Production Lead

Compounder

Production Operative Level 2

Material Supply Technician

Superintendent Operations

Apprentice Manufacturing Technician

Inside Sales - Inspection & Maintenance

Operations Manager

High Care Production Team Leader

Warehouse Operative Level 2

OEM Production Leader

Specialist Cleaning Team Manager

Production Operative

Quality Assurance Manager

Nights Supervisor Distribution

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