Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader £36,000 - £38,000 Excellent Benefits Training Progression Whitstable - Commutable from Canterbury, Herne Bay, Faversham, Sittingbourne Are you a manufacturing professional with machining experience looking to take a step into leadership? This is a great opportunity to join a leading precision engineering company in a hands-on, people-focused role. In this position, you'll lead a small team within the Machine Shop, coordinating daily production to ensure parts are manufactured accurately, safely, and on time. You'll work closely with the Production Manager to monitor performance, drive continuous improvement, and maintain high standards of quality and delivery. The company is a well-established engineering manufacturer known for its strong reputation, investment in training, and long-term career development. You'll benefit from ongoing support, modern facilities, and opportunities to progress as part of a skilled and dedicated team. This role would suit a motivated manufacturing professional with experience in a machining or precision engineering environment who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and taking pride in delivering high-quality work. The Role: Lead and support a small team of operators in the Machine Shop Plan workloads and ensure production targets are achieved Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency Support training, development, and team motivation The Candidate: Background in machining or precision manufacturing Experience supervising or coordinating a production team Strong organisational and communication skills Quality-focused with a proactive approach to improvement To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Jamie Saint at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Location: Whitstable, South East, GB

Posted Date: 11/13/2025