Team Leader – Production
Based: Shawcross, Dewsbury
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Team Leader, with mechanical bias/qualification, to join our team in our new Offsite Manufacture facility based Shawcross, Dewsbury. This is a permanent staff position with NG Bailey and initially may need to work from our Oakenshaw, Bradford site until the new site is ready (approx early 26).
In this role you will Lead a team of operatives to assemble quality offsite solutions at optimum efficiency levels whilst working in a safe working environment and adhering to safe working procedures. Further responsibility of this role is to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Daily Responsibilities:
1. Health & Safety Compliance:
* Enforce safe working practices and ensure PPE is worn correctly.
* Conduct safety checks and report hazards or incidents.
* Lead by example in maintaining a clean and safe work area.
2. Team Leadership & Coordination:
* Organise and lead daily team activities on the production floor.
* Delegate tasks and monitor individual and team performance.
* Motivate team members and promote a positive working environment.
3. Production Oversight:
* Ensure production targets are met in line with shift plans.
* Monitor workflow and adjust resources to meet demand.
* Identify and resolve minor production issues to avoid downtime.
4. Quality Assurance:
* Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
* Support quality checks and escalate any non-conformances.
* Promote a “right first time” approach across the team.
5. Communication & Reporting:
* Liaise with supervisors, maintenance, and quality teams.
* Provide updates during shift handovers and team briefings.
* Record production data, downtime, and any issues accurately.
6. Training & Development:
* Support onboarding and training of new operatives.
* Coach team members on SOPs and best practices.
* Identify skill gaps and recommend development opportunities.
7. Continuous Improvement:
* Encourage suggestions for process improvements.
* Participate in improvement projects and implement changes.
* Monitor the impact of changes and provide feedback.
Skills & Attributes:
* Strong leadership and communication skills.
* Good people skills with a drive to develop and nurture talent
* Good understanding of production processes and quality control.
* Ability to troubleshoot and make quick decisions.
* Organised, proactive, and safety-conscious.
* Experience in a fast-paced production environment is essential.
* Mechanical manufacturing experience
Benefits
8. 25 days holiday per annum, plus