Job Title: Production Leader

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am–4:15pm (flexible working available)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Durham

An industrial services business is seeking a Production Leader to support and drive performance across one of the highest‑performing sites in the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to step into leadership, develop through structured progression pathways, and make a real impact within a fast‑paced, repeat‑process manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a production team of 15–20 staff, ensuring smooth daily operations
• Manage staffing levels, workflow and productivity against operational KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, promoting Lean thinking and operational excellence
• Communicate targets clearly, monitor results, and encourage a culture of accountability
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations while promoting team wellbeing
• Support employee development through coaching, performance management and upskilling
• Contribute to planning, forecasting and problem‑solving across the site

Experience & Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A strong personality with the confidence to lead from the front.
• Proven experience within a fast paced industrial or manufacturing environment
• The ability to understand and communicate the why behind KPIs and performance measures
• Transferable leadership experience with real‑world examples
• A background motivating teams and working to structured operational goals
• Understanding of Lean / CI principles is beneficial

What’s on Offer

• Clear development pathway via an internal leadership academy
• Supportive environment with strong investment in people.
• Flexible working within the core shift structure.
• Private medical care, pension scheme, life assurance & employee wellbeing programmes.
• A long‑term, stable opportunity within a high‑performing site where you can genuinely grow your career.

Interested?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, click to apply — or contact Todd McGreevy at Orion Electrotech for more information:

[email protected]
01296 737313

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