Job Title: Team Leader - Manufacturing (Alternating Shifts)
Salary: £38,400 starting (including 20% shift premium) - up to £41,760 dependant on experience
Shifts: Alternating Shift Pattern
About the Role
We're seeking a proactive, hands-on Team Leader to oversee a shift team and production area.
You'll drive performance across Safety, Quality, and Productivity, taking full ownership of results.
Be part of a global engineering innovator supplying advanced systems to multiple industries.
Bring your leadership skills and help push the boundaries of efficiency and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team, including Cell Leaders, to meet daily output and productivity targets.
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies (risk assessments, safety audits, PPE, incident reporting).
Maintain quality standards - verification, dimensional checks, root cause analysis, and scrap reduction.
Manage staffing levels, training needs, and ensure no task is undertaken without correct training/sign-off.
Handle recruitment, appraisals, investigations, and disciplinary processes.
Monitor and act on OEE performance, implementing recovery and improvement plans.
Drive continuous improvement and 5S initiatives across the department.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Proven experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment (assembly or machine shop).
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety compliance.
Track record of meeting daily production targets.
Experience implementing 5S initiatives.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and IT skills (Excel).
Desirable:
ILM Level 3+ or equivalent leadership qualification.
IOSH Managing Safely.
Experience with PDCA cycle, 8D problem solving, or SAP/MRP systems.
What's in it for You
Competitive salary with shift premium (up to £41,760 for top-tier candidates).
ILM Level 5 & IOSH training provided.
Opportunities for further development (Six Sigma, Core Tools, Covey 7 Habits).
Work in a forward-thinking, continuous improvement-driven environment.
Apply Today
If you're ready to lead from the front and make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.
- Call (phone number removed) and ask for Chris Henry or email (url removed) to learn more.
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