Production Team Leader

September 12, 2025
Urgent

Job Description

Production Team Leader

Alexanders Timber Design is a leading Timber Frame and Roof Truss manufacturer for the house building sector and one of the key business units of Glennon Brothers who are a leading timber processor in the UK & Ireland with a strong growth story. We are a growing and expanding business with further ambitious growth ahead of us. As a leader in the Green Tech industry our bespoke facility in Irvine is equipped with a manufacturing line that has state-of-the-art technology.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Production Team Leader will have responsibility for the production operations and quality standards in the manufacturing of timber frame kits. Team Leaders will play a key part within the production process of the Timber Frame and Roof Trusses ensuring the build of pre-cut timber into various panels, gables, and trusses. Candidates must be willing to work on a 3 shift pattern (DS 7am-3:15pm, BS 3pm-11:15pm and NS 11pm-7:15am).

Key Tasks

Timber Frame Production

Ensure quality control systems and checks are applied

Direct responsibility for people management of the team recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management

Drive a culture of continuous improvement amongst the team

Responsible for health, safety, and wellbeing of personnel

Ensure documentation relating to timber frame production and loading is accurate

Manage overtime, timekeeping, and attendance of the team

Liaise with maintenance to ensure tasks are completed

Maximise throughput of all material in an efficient manner

Skills Profile

Experience of timber frame manufacturing

Experience of leading/supervising team in production environment

Strong analytic/problem-solving skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.

Dependable, flexible

Flexible approach to working.

Enthusiastic & self-motivated and ability to motivate the team.

Results driven whilst participating in a team environment.

Strong communication skills (oral and written).

Excellent attention to detail.

What We Offer

Competitive rate plus shift allowance

Training opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Retail discount platform

EAP

Cycle to work scheme

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