A leading manufacturing company based in the heart of the Medway Towns is seeking a skilled and experienced Production Team Leader to join their team on a permanent basis.

As Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing a team of Assembly Operators, ensuring production targets are met with efficiency and quality. This office-based role involves rotating shifts:

* Week 1: Mon-Thu 6am-2pm, Fri 6am-1pm
* Week 2: Mon-Thu 2pm-10pm, Fri 1pm-8pm

Key Duties:

* Allocate and supervise daily and weekly tasks
* Manage recruitment, inductions, absences, and performance
* Maintain training records and conduct skills assessments
* Lead team briefings and drive performance against KPIs
* Ensure product quality and production efficiency
* Oversee inventory and stock movement using SAP
* Collaborate with Engineering on equipment maintenance
* Identify and implement process improvements
* Promote and ensure Health & Safety compliance
* Support budget-related activities with the Production Manager

Requirements:

* GCSEs in English and Maths
* Proven experience in a production assembly environment
* Experience using SAP Business 1 is desirable, however, not essential
* Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Benefits:

* Quarterly bonus scheme
* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Company uniform
* Pension & Life Assurance
* Cycle to work scheme

If you're ready to take the next step in your production career, apply today!