Operations Team Leader

Company Overview At Independence Products Ltd, we believe independence is a right. We develop and supply medical products that support patients in maintaining their independence and quality of life. As we continue to grow, we're building a team of people who care about making a difference, value working together and want to be part of an evolving business where their contribution matters. Job Overview We are looking for a proactive, hands-on Operations Team Lead to support and motivate our manufacturing team, ensuring daily production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Working as part of the site leadership team, you will coordinate workloads, monitor performance against KPIs, support and train team members, and ensure compliance with GMP, quality, health and safety requirements. You will take an active role in identifying issues, investigating root causes and driving continuous improvement to enhance operational performance. This is a varied, hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, requiring flexibility across production, packing, labelling and warehouse activities. You will lead by example, promote teamwork and accountability, and help ensure our products consistently meet the standards needed to support patient dignity and independence. About You

• Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to motivate, support and develop others.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, product specifications, quality standards and GMP requirements.
• Ability to monitor production performance, interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• A proactive, flexible approach to prioritising workloads and achieving operational targets.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• A strong commitment to health and safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment and supporting production and warehouse activities as required. Desirable: Experience in warehousing or logistics, FLT certification, continuous improvement projects, team training or coaching, and production reporting or KPI dashboards. Join us as an Operations Team Leader to make a meaningful impact by streamlining our operations while supporting a talented team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare solutions. We value proactive leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement.