Production Team Leader
Chemical Manufacturing Environment | Continental Shift Pattern
Wolviston Management Services are proud to be supporting a growing and innovative organisation in the appointment of a Production Team Leader.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically advanced business operating within a high-hazard / COMAH environment, where safety, continuous improvement and people development are at the forefront of operations.
 
The Opportunity
As Production Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating day-to-day production activities, ensuring operations are delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with regulatory standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will drive performance, develop your team and contribute to the ongoing growth and evolution of site operations.
 
The Role

• Lead and coordinate daily production operations within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture aligned with COMAH and site standards
• Support the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Participate in HAZOP studies, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Ensure full compliance with Permit to Work and controlled operations systems
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to production team members
• Collaborate with engineering, EHS and wider teams to resolve operational issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability
• Support the introduction and development of new operational areas across site

• Proven experience within chemical manufacturing or a similar high-hazard process industry
• Strong understanding of Permit to Work systems and controlled operations
• Experience or exposure to HAZOP and process safety activities
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience managing or mentoring teams
• Proactive, solutions-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• COMAH experience is desirable but not essential
• Flexibility to work a continental shift pattern