: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. We are currently looking for a Coatings Manufacturing Operator Team Leader to join us at our facility in Wellingborough, UK. The purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of coatings manufacture targets on shift. Supplying coatings & aerosol filling departments with product to the planned schedule. Improving performance in terms of Safety, Quality, Cost & Delivery. Key responsibilities: Lead a team of 4 operators utilising paint mixing vessels and associated equipment. Reviewing the works order plan, ensuring staff are actively following. Lead daily Tier 1 meetings on Safety, Quality, Cost & Delivery Operating mixing equipment and batch manufacturing in shift Record, monitor and calculate performance vs target in terms of adherence to plan, batch cycle time, staff and waste. Maintain an excellent standard of housekeeping within a chemical environment. Actively participate and take a lead role in safety, quality and continuous improvement activities Ability to develop or create standard operating procedures and undertake associated risk assessments for the department. Challenges personal performance and develops own skills and supports the team to consistently strive for improved results. Undertakes cycle counting for high value raw materials against an agreed schedule. Conducts return to work meetings and investigations as required. Liaises with the quality control department to ensure right first time KPI's are met. Key requirements: 3 years' experience in leading manufacturing teams - Essential Comfortable setting standards, challenging the status quo, and driving towards excellence - Essential. Ideally a qualification in maths and English - must be competent in numeracy to read and understand numbers, batch cards, interpret and manipulate data where required. Competency in interpreting data in business systems and entering key performance data. Willingness to drive a forklift truck - Full training provided. Excellent verbal communication and teamwork skills to work with colleagues to achieve individual and team targets. Desire to champion the company values. Logical problem-solving skills and the ability to lead problem solving activity. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.