Manufacturing Team leader
Sunday - Thursday Nights 22.00 - 06.00
Wigan - Temp - Perm
£17.00 - £17.50 per hour
What You'll Do
As a Manufacturing Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring your production line runs safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:
Operations & Performance
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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