D R Newitt Recruitment
Production Team Lead
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Pulpex is a pioneering fibre packaging company delivering scalable, renewable packaging solutions. Their fibre-based, first-of-its-kind bottles uses cutting-edge innovation to drive significant change in the eco-packaging space.
In the UK, more than 38.5 million plastic bottles are used every day, with approximately 16 million ending up in landfill, being incinerated, or polluting our environment and waterways. The UK’s 25-Year Environment Plan aims to double resource productivity and eliminate avoidable plastic waste by 2050. Companies like Pulpex are vital for delivering affordable, scalable solutions that support a more sustainable future for consumer goods and professional products.
We are now in search for a Production Team Leader to join the team!
Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for your shift, leading teams to deliver against Health & Safety, Quality, Performance, and KPI targets, while driving a strong culture of training, development, and continuous improvement.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead EHS performance on shift, driving safe working practices and KPI delivery
- Own shift performance across safety, quality, output, and people management
- Manage corrective actions from incidents and audits, ensuring timely close-out
- Balance production plans to achieve output targets cost-effectively with minimal inventory
- Drive continuous improvement
- Lead operational introduction of new technology and processes into production
- Ensure teams are fully trained, competent, and capable of meeting production targets
- Set objectives, manage performance, and support development across your team
- Manage attendance, performance, and capability in line with company procedures
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About You
- Proven experience in a manufacturing, Production, or Processing background
- Confident supervising teams and acting as the technical SME on shift
- Strong understanding of EHS principles and quality-led manufacturing
- Track record of improving efficiency, performance, and team capability
- A proactive, solutions-focused leader with strong communication skills
This role is also applicable to experienced Technical Operators or Manufacturing Technicians who are looking for a step up!
If this sounds of interest, please apply now! Alternatively, email your CV to nafeel.mahmood@drnewitt.com
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