Production Team Leader

About the role

The Production Team Leader is responsible for supervising a team of operators and technicians on the shop‑floor to meet daily production targets while upholding quality, safety and efficiency standards. Acting as the frontline leader, you will allocate resources, drive continuous improvement and ensure disciplined execution of processes.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise, direct and motivate operators during assigned shifts to achieve production goals.
• Plan and allocate daily tasks and resources, balancing workloads for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor operational performance, addressing process deviations, downtime and quality issues in real time.
• Enforce compliance with safety protocols, ISO standards and company procedures.
• Conduct shift meetings to communicate targets, expectations and safety reminders.
• Liaise with Maintenance and Engineering teams to coordinate immediate response to breakdowns or technical issues.
• Track material usage, scrap and downtime, preparing accurate shift‑level performance reports.
• Support implementation of lean practices, 5S workplace organization and waste reduction initiatives.
• Train and coach team members on correct operating methods, safety procedures and continuous improvement practices.
• Escalate unresolved or recurring issues to Section Head/Production Engineer and support their resolution.
• Provide feedback on workforce performance and recommend improvements in manpower planning.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 5–7 years of production experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team‑leading role.
• Strong leadership and team‑management abilities.
• Effective communication and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and enforce accountability.

Required skills

• Production line supervision and scheduling.
• Basic troubleshooting and escalation.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S practices.
• Quality standards and compliance awareness.
• Reporting and performance tracking.