Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader

Muc-Off was established in 1994, and since then we have experienced strong global growth in the bicycle and motorcycle markets. Today, we are global leaders in our field and have a disruptive and distinctive approach to life. Partnered with some of the world’s best teams and athletes across a range of cycling disciplines, Muc-Off has become the reference point in the care and maintenance category with exciting and ambitious plans for the future.

About the Role:

The Production Team Leader is responsible for leading and supporting a team of operatives to safely deliver daily production targets while ensuring quality, compliance, and operational efficiency standards are met.

The role combines hands-on operational support with frontline leadership and accountability for shift performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Delivering Daily Production Targets

• Lead the shift to achieve daily output, efficiency, and performance targets.
• Monitor production KPIs (output, downtime, waste, OEE where applicable).
• Ensure production plans are communicated clearly at shift start.
• Identify and escalate issues that may impact targets.
• Coordinate labour and resources to maintain workflow.
• Support rapid problem-solving to minimise downtime.

2. Supporting & Leading Team Members

• Provide day-to-day direction and supervision to production operatives.
• Act as first point of contact for team queries and issues.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members.
• Coach and develop team members to improve performance.
• Promote positive morale and teamwork.
• Address minor performance concerns and escalate when required.

3. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all quality checks are carried out accurately and on time.
• Verify completion of hourly/shift quality inspections.
• Ensure correct documentation is completed and signed.
• Stop production if quality standards are compromised.
• Ensure correct product, batch codes, and packaging materials are used.
• Support investigations into non-conformances and implement corrective actions.

4. Health & Safety

• Promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure team members follow safe working procedures.
• Conduct basic safety checks at start of shift.
• Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly.
• Ensure PPE compliance.

5. Operational Control

• Allocate staff to production lines effectively.
• Monitor machine performance and escalate maintenance issues.
• Reduce waste and rework through proactive supervision.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards (5S).
• Ensure materials are available and staged correctly.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Daily output vs target
• Downtime levels
• Quality errors / turnbacks
• Waste levels
• Safety incidents
• Attendance & team engagement

What we’re looking for:

• Accountable and results-driven
• Remains calm under pressure
• Safety-focused
• Fair and consistent
• Proactive problem solver
• Supportive and approachable leader
• Experience in running a Production Team

What we can offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 33 days holiday, inclusive of UK bank holidays which increases with length of service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Rewards
• Pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash
• Life Insurance
• Excellent staff discount on Muc-Off products and other brands in the industry