Temp - Perm Manufacturing Team Leader
Premier Office Systems
Wigan
Sunday – Thursday Nights 22:00 – 06:00
£17.00 – £17.50 per hour
What you’ll do
* Lead and manage production staff on shift to ensure optimal labour utilisation
* Oversee machine set‑up, start‑up, shutdown and safe operation
* Troubleshoot mechanical and engineering issues, completing minor repairs and electrical resets
* Ensure production output meets the daily schedule and SFOL requirements
* Maintain accurate production records and stock transactions
* Drive line efficiency, speed and utilisation in line with KPI targets
* Escalate issues impacting output or quality when required
* Support scheduled maintenance and identify engineering needs
* Contribute to reducing waste, consumption loss, seconds and downtime
Safety & Quality
* Champion a safe working environment and enforce all company safety procedures
* Ensure all guarding, interlocks and safety systems are operational
* Conduct and record regular quality checks, investigate issues and implement corrective actions
* Maintain a clean, audit‑ready environment at all times
* Act as Fire Marshall for your section
People Leadership
* Lead, motivate and develop your team to achieve goals and drive continuous improvement
* Conduct return-to-work interviews and support absence management
* Train team members on SOPs, SSOW, H&S processes and production procedures
* Recruit, onboard and upskill staff as required
Skills & Experience
* Experience operating or leading in a production or manufacturing environment is essential
* Mechanical aptitude and basic engineering knowledge
* Ability to operate or learn to operate quilt and pillow production equipment (including fibre feed, blending lines, sewing machines, packers etc.)
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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