Production Team Leader

Company

Weston Beamor

Location

3-8 Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6LT

Salary

£35,000-£42,000

Contract

Permanent full time

Hours

Production Team Leader

Published

Deadline

Customer Service & Sales Executive

Weston Beamor

3-8 Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6LT

Hours 07:00-15:00 Monday to Friday

Location Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham (on site)

Salary range £35,000-£42,000

Benefits 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, health care cash plan, employee assistance program, retail discounts, staff discounts, eye test vouchers, flu jabs.

Lead a team. Drive quality. Make an impact.

We are looking for an experienced Production Team Leader to join our manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, improving processes and delivering high-quality products.

As Production Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring our production operation runs safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with the Production Manager, you will lead your team by example, helping to create a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

Production Operations

Plan, coordinate and oversee daily production schedules to ensure customer deadlines are achieved.
Monitor production performance to ensure efficiency, productivity and quality targets are met.
Identify workflow bottlenecks and implement practical solutions to improve performance.
Support the management of raw material and finished goods inventory.

Team Leadership

Lead, motivate and support the production team to achieve operational objectives.
Train, coach and develop team members, ensuring everyone understands their responsibilities and performs to a high standard.
Foster a positive working environment built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
Address day-to-day staff issues and escalate significant concerns to the Production Manager where appropriate.

Quality

Ensure quality checks are completed throughout the production process.
Work closely with the Quality team to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.
Investigate quality concerns, implement corrective actions and help prevent repeat issues.

Health & Safety

Promote a strong health and safety culture across the production department.
Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times.
Support regular safety audits and risk assessments alongside the Health & Safety team.

Communication & Continuous Improvement

Work collaboratively with Design, Sales and Operations teams to ensure smooth production operations.
Prepare regular production updates and performance reports for the Production Manager.
Contribute ideas for process improvements, increased efficiency and innovation.

What we're looking for

Essential

At least 3 years' experience within a production or manufacturing environment, ideally in jewellery or precision manufacturing.
Previous experience leading or supervising a production team.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
Experience using production management systems and manufacturing software.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining exceptional quality standards.
A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.

Desirable

Degree or diploma in Manufacturing, Production Management or a related discipline.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with CAD/CAM manufacturing technologies.

What you'll bring

You'll be a confident leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems and driving high standards. You'll lead by example, communicate effectively with colleagues across the business and be committed to delivering quality in everything you do. Most importantly, you'll share our values of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

About the company

At Weston Beamor we create high-quality, ethically crafted jewellery that celebrates life's most treasured moments. As the UK's leading jewellery manufacturer, we are proud to create designs that bring joy to special occasions, underpinned by our dedication to exceptional service, quality and innovation.

If you're ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career and would like to join a business with a proud heritage, a commitment to craftsmanship and an exciting future, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply

If you are interested in joining the team or have any questions about the role, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and covering letter to us using the application form below.

About us

For more than seven decades, we have had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse array of customers, forging relationships throughout the jewellery industry and beyond. Our passion for quality and commitment to trust have become the cornerstone of our reputation.

www.westonbeamor.com

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