Job Description
Manufacturing Team Leader
Location: Near Stevenage
Salary: £35,000 (flex) + Benefits
Are you a proven Manufacturing Team Leader or Supervisor who can lead from the front and drive standards in a fast-paced production environment?
Progressive and a Global Engineering & Manufacturing Company are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Team Leader on a Staff basis for their UK Manufacturing Site near Stevenage.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business where you will take ownership of a key production team and play a critical role in improving performance, accountability, and delivery.
The Manufacturing Team Leader Role
As a Manufacturing Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of around 12 operators, making sure production runs to plan and standards are consistently met across safety, quality, and delivery.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be expected to be visible on the shop floor, tackle issues head-on, and create a culture of accountability within a team that needs clear direction and strong leadership.
Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Team Leader
* Lead a team on the shop floor, ensuring daily output is achieved and standards are maintained
* Keep production on track by spotting issues early and dealing with them before they impact delivery
* Work closely with planning and supply chain to make sure work flows smoothly and priorities are clear
* Hold regular conversations with team members around performance, attitude, and expectations
* Take ownership of people-related matters including absence, performance management, and discipline where required
* Drive improvements in the way the team works, focusing on efficiency, quality, and consistency
* Get to the root cause of problems and put practical fixes in place to stop them happening again
* Promote a safe working environment and ensure procedures are followed at all times
* Keep a close eye on progress against plan and step in quickly when things start to drift
Requirements for the Manufacturing Team Leader Role
* Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
* Previous experience leading or supervising teams on the shop floor
* Strong people management skills with the confidence to challenge behaviours when needed
* Experience driving performance and hitting production targets
* Exposure to continuous improvement or lean manufacturing
* Able to quickly understand whether issues are due to training, capability, or attitude
* Experience working with production planning, MRP or Kanban systems is beneficial
* IOSH or supervisory qualifications would be advantageous
What's On Offer
* Salary £35,000
* Pension scheme
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Early finish on Fridays
* Opportunity to step into a role with real ownership and impact
* Stable and well-established manufacturing business
Location - Stevenage and commutable from Hitchin, Luton, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Bedford and surrounding areas
Apply Now - This is a great opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys being on the shop floor, taking ownership, and driving real improvements in team performance.
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