Shift Team Leader

We are recruiting for a Shift Team Leader to join a busy manufacturing operation in Brandon. This is a hands–on leadership role where you will be responsible for managing the team, maintaining production levels and ensuring high standards of safety, quality and performance throughout the shift. Hours: Monday to Friday 2:00pm 10:00pm Pay Rate GBP15–GBP18 per hour Key Responsibilities Allocate workloads and ensure production targets are achieved. Monitor productivity, quality, downtime and waste. Provide leadership, coaching and support to team members. Assist with training and development of employees. Ensure company health & safety procedures and PPE requirements are followed. Monitor production machinery and equipment to ensure efficient operation. Carry out basic fault finding and escalate technical issues when required. Ensure the correct materials and feedstocks are being used. Monitor product quality and identify any issues outside specification. Complete shift reports, production records and handover information. Maintain high standards of housekeeping and GMP. Report accidents, equipment faults and damage promptly. Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives. Provide hands–on support to the production team when required. Essential Experience & Skills Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar production role. Experience within continuous production operations. Previous experience within a recycling or plastics environment. Ability to lead and support a team in a fast–paced production environment. Strong communication and organisational skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines. Good understanding of health & safety procedures. Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills. Ability to monitor production performance and work towards agreed targets. Desirable Experience & Qualifications Experience of plastics film recycling. Knowledge of plastics film extrusion, processing or converting. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing / 5S principles. Experience operating or working around extruders, granulators, cutter compactors or ancillary production equipment. FLT qualification. First Aid or Fire Warden training. IOSH or NEBOSH qualification. Crem Recruitment are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.