Metador Ltd
Production Team Leader

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At Metador, we don't just manufacture doors. We engineer confidence, security and quality into every product that leaves our facility.
We're looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Team Leader to lead one of our production areas, taking responsibility for safety, quality, people and daily operational performance. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Supervisor or Team Leader looking to take the next step in their leadership career within a growing manufacturing business.
The Role
Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll lead a team consisting of a Deputy Team Leader, Senior Operator and Operators, ensuring production targets are achieved whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and operational discipline. This role is in the Fabrication area so is primarily assembling the leaves and posts of the steel doorsets in preparation for them to go to paint.
You'll be a visible presence on the shop floor, providing leadership, support and direction to your team whilst driving performance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop your team to deliver outstanding performance.
- Ensure products are manufactured safely and to specification.
- Manage production output in line with daily and weekly plans.
- Conduct regular one-to-ones, probation reviews and return to work discussions.
- Approve holidays, verify timesheets and support workforce planning.
- Drive a strong safety-first culture across the department.
- Complete and oversee quality inspections and quality control activities.
- Identify and resolve operational issues and escalate where necessary.
- Support training, development and succession planning within the team.
- Champion continuous improvement and high standards of housekeeping.
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- Experience supervising or leading teams within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of health, safety and quality standards.
- Ability to manage performance, attendance and day-to-day people issues.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive leader who can build engagement, accountability and teamwork.
- Experience within fabrication, engineering, assembly or manufacturing would be advantageous.


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Why Join Metador?
At Metador, you'll be joining a business with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service. We invest in our people, encourage continuous improvement and provide opportunities for individuals to develop and progress their careers. If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, develop your leadership skills and help shape the future of a growing manufacturing operation, we'd love to hear from you.
What do you get?
- Salary - £38-42k depending on experience.
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing 1 per year for the first 4 years up to 28 + 8 bank holidays.
- Working 7am-3.30pm Monday to Friday, with overtime available at increased rates.
- Company pension scheme - 5% employee and 3% employer contributions.
- HealthShield - health cash plan where you can claim back for opticians, dentists, physio and more.
- Quarterly bonus scheme based on the company growth performance
- Free on-site parking
- Training and leadership development opportunities
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