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Production Team Leader
Whittan —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
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Production Team Leader
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- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Quality control
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Instron —High Wycombe
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Schematics
- Computer literacy
Production Line Technical Lead
Brioche Pasquier —Milton Keynes
- £42,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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Team Leader/Production Operative
Watford Sheltered Workshop Ltd —High Wycombe
- £23,132 - £24,877 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Maths
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
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Production Lead
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- Full-time
- Quality control
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Strategic Quality Lead, Qualified Person
UPS —Leighton Buzzard
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Quality control
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Production Line Lead - PM
Medik8 —Aylesbury
- £30,000 - £33,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Employee discount
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NPI Quality Lead
LTi- Metaltech —Abingdon
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Quality control
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Lead Design Quality Assurance Engineer - 12m Inside IR35 Contractor
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- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Abbott Laboratories —Witney
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Leadership
Lead Customer Quality Assurance Engineer - 12m Inside IR35 Contractor
Safran Engineering Services UK Limited —Pitstone
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Tokamak Energy —Abingdon
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
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Proxima Fusion —Oxford
- Full-time
- System design
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Lead Design QA Engineer
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
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Lead Pharmacists for Manufacturing and Accountable Pharmacist
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Oxford
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Team management
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Production Team Leader

Whittan -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Full-time
14 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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