Plastics Team Leader

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Salary according to experience

Michelle Denny Recruitment is partnering with Merit Plastic Mouldings to recruit a Production Team Leader for their established site in Diss.

This is a hands‑on team leader role within a fast‑paced plastics manufacturing environment. You’ll lead from the floor, keep production moving, support your team, and play a visible part in day‑to‑day operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support production staff across shifts
• Ensure output, quality and safety standards are met
• Respond quickly to production issues and bottlenecks
• Drive team performance and accountability
• Maintain strong housekeeping and H&S standards
• Liaise with Quality, Logistics and other departments
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Previous plastics manufacturing experience is essential
• Injection moulding or similar highly relevant
• Previous Team Leader / Supervisor experience preferred
• Strong communicator with practical leadership style
• Calm under pressure and solutions-focused
• Comfortable in a rotating shift environment

Why Consider It?

• Established and respected local manufacturer
• Genuine leadership responsibility
• Opportunity to make visible impact
• Stable long‑term opportunity

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