Production Team Leader Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum Hours: Monday – Friday | 37.5 hours per week | Daytime shifts A well-established, market-leading company within their industry is seeking a Production Team Leader to join its growing team. This is a key role in the production area, which plays a vital part in the future success of the business. The position will suit a hands on production leader with experience of people management, process improvement and who is happy to perform day to day production tasks. The Role: Leading a small team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of production processes. Key responsibilities include: Supervising and Organising Workflow – Managing a team of machine operators, ensuring tasks are efficiently allocated and completed on time. Performance and Efficiency – Setting and monitoring team KPIs, providing guidance and support to improve productivity. Operating Cutting Machinery – Overseeing the cutting of textile rolls into bespoke sizes, implementing optimal scheduling, and reporting on output. Problem Solving – Diagnosing and troubleshooting machinery issues to minimise downtime. Daily Briefings – Leading team meetings to discuss tasks, progress, and any potential delays. Continuous Improvement – Identifying opportunities to enhance production efficiency and implementing improvements. Health & Safety – Ensuring all health and safety policies are followed to maintain a safe working environment. Additional Warehouse Duties – Supporting other areas of the warehouse when required. Candidate Requirements: Strong work ethic and a positive approach to problem-solving. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and motivate a team. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Logical thinker with a proactive mindset. Experience in production and workflow management. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Confident with numbers and data analysis. Hands-on and mechanically minded, with experience troubleshooting machinery. Forklift licence is beneficial but not essential. Benefits: Healthcare benefits Modern facilities with onsite canteen. Christmas shutdown. Cycle to Work Scheme. Company events and incentives. Company pension scheme. Free on-site parking. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and driven individual looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and growing company. If you are interested in the Production Team Leader role then send us your CV today