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Production Leader

J1254-2 Posted: 10/06/2026

£40000 to £45000 Per: annum
Salford, North West,
Permanent

🚀 Production Team Leader
📍 Location: Salford
💼 Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
🕒 Hours: Full Time –

Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 3:30pm
Friday: 7:00am – 12:30pm

✨ Additional Benefits:

Enhanced employer pension contribution
Additional holiday entitlement
Annual performance-based bonus

We are recruiting for an experienced Production Leader to join a successful manufacturing business in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Production Leader to take ownership of a production area, lead a team, and drive performance, quality and continuous improvement. The successful Production Leader will play a key role in ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and develop a production team
Monitor productivity, quality and KPI performance
Conduct performance reviews and support employee development
Manage holidays, overtime and absence within the team
Promote a strong health and safety culture
Ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards
Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities
Liaise with internal departments to achieve operational targets

Requirements

Minimum 3 years' experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Previous experience as a Production Leader, Team Leader, Supervisor or similar leadership role
Strong people management and communication skills
Excellent problem-solving and organisational abilities
Computer literate
Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 qualification
Leadership or Supervisory qualification
SAP knowledge
Lean manufacturing experience

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus
Additional holiday entitlement
Enhanced employer pension contribution
Monday to Friday working hours
Career development opportunities
Supportive and growing business environment

If you are an experienced Production Leader looking for your next challenge, this Production Leader position offers the opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where you can make a real impact. We are keen to hear from ambitious Production Leaders who are passionate about leading teams and delivering results.

Apply today for this exciting Production Leader opportunity.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Kirsty Wilkinson 01706 869444