Production Team Leader

Company: Progressive
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Responsible for leading and supervising a team of Workshop Technicians within a bespoke manufacturing environment, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, on time and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead, motivate and manage workshop technicians day to day.
  • Plan workloads, delegate tasks and monitor project schedules and completion targets.
  • Maintain high standards of quality, HSE and workmanship.
  • Monitor performance, identify training needs and support staff development.
  • Resolve operational issues and work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain and other departments.
  • Support LEAN manufacturing, continuous improvement, cost reduction and lead-time improvements.
  • Manage customer requirements and internal/external suppliers.

Ideal experience:

  • Previous team leadership/supervisory experience within manufacturing or engineering.
  • Experience with bespoke/complex manufacturing, workflow planning and scheduling.
  • Strong understanding of HSE, quality standards and LEAN manufacturing.
  • Good communication, problem-solving, organisation and people-management skills

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026