Jobs, fresher vacancy - Production Leader • County Durham

Company: Pioneer Selection Ltd

County Durham

Production Leader – Make a Real Impact in a Fast-Paced IndustryLocation: St Helen Way, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9AX Shift: 2pm – 10pm, Monday to Friday Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Holiday: 25 days + Pension + Training Opportunities About the Role We are a leading provider of textile and hygiene services, supporting key sectors including hospitality, healthcare, and industry. With a strong national presence and a commitment to quality, we serve some of the UK’s most recognised brands.We’re now hiring a Production Leader to join our high-performing team in Bishop Auckland. This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and grow within a business that values your potential. Your Mission As Production Leader, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our plant, ensuring high standards in delivery, quality, and safety are consistently met. Lead and inspire a team, promoting strong communication and collaboration Monitor and achieve KPIs across production, quality, and efficiency Ensure Health & Safety compliance and champion continuous improvement Optimise staffing based on forecasts and budget constraints Manage stock levels and report on key performance metrics Coach and support team development through effective people management Drive operational excellence using LEAN or Six Sigma methodologies What We’re Looking For Proven leadership in a production, textiles, healthcare, or logistics environment A confident communicator and decision-maker, who thrives under pressure Experience in continuous improvement and team development IOSH-qualified with strong Health & Safety knowledge Strong literacy, numeracy, and attention to detail Practical, humble, and driven to make a difference Ideally educated to degree level or with equivalent experience