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Production Team Leader – Electrical Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Production Team Leader with a background in electrical engineering and a passion for leadership and operational excellence? Our client, a leading manufacturer of electrical switchgear solutions, is seeking a dynamic and proactive Production Team Leader to join their growing team in Oldham.
About the Role:
As Production Team Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Workshop Supervisor with the day-to-day management of switchgear manufacturing operations. You'll lead a team of fitter/wiremen, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and productivity are maintained while actively contributing to hands-on production.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key production area, embed lean manufacturing practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring and developing your team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, coordinate and motivate a team of fitter/wiremen to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
* Support the Workshop Supervisor in planning and delegating workloads.
* Promote and enforce a culture of health, safety and continuous improvement.
* Provide day-to-day team support, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
* Ensure all manufacturing procedures comply with internal policies and H&S regulations.
* Complete production paperwork accurately and on time.
* Champion 5S and Lean principles across your production area.
* Mentor new and existing team members, identifying and delivering training needs.
* Maintain clear communication with all levels of the business to update on progress, targets and any areas of concern.
About You:
* Proven experience in an electrical engineering workshop environment.
* Strong ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and general arrangements.
* Experience in leading teams and driving production improvements.
* Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S techniques.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Confident problem solver with a calm and flexible approach.
* Positive, reliable, and trustworthy with strong attention to detail.
What’s On Offer:
* Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000, depending on experience.
* A permanent, full-time role with excellent development potential.
* The opportunity to work for a well-established and respected engineering business.
* A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Manufacturing
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