Production Team Lead

About the role

This integral position is based at our Hamilton plant where you will plan, organise and control production to ensure goods are manufactured efficiently, on time and within budget. You will work closely with the production planner and other internal teams to keep the schedule on track.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a production team to meet daily output targets.
• Execute production plans in line with budgeted standards and key performance indicators.
• Communicate production plans and performance outcomes to stakeholders.
• Partner with Quality, Planning and Logistics to ensure product specifications are met.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Provide regular reporting on production performance and key metrics.
• Identify and implement process improvements using TPM/Lean principles.
• Support cost‑reduction and product‑quality improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Experience in production supervision or quality control within chemical manufacturing or a related industry.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a track record of influencing and coaching teams.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and production processes.
• Exposure to TPM, Lean or continuous‑improvement methodologies is highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• TPM
• Lean

What we offer

• Long‑term career path with exposure to the full Ecolab supply chain.
• Access to best‑in‑class resources, tools and technology.
• Work in a sustainability‑focused, safety‑first culture recognised as one of the world’s most ethical companies.