Team Leader - Machine Shop Location: Whitstable, Kent Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday About the Role We're seeking an experienced Machine Shop Team Leader to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Whitstable. This hands-on supervisory role is key to ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the production area - coordinating workloads, maintaining quality standards, and leading a skilled team to meet operational targets. Working closely with the Production Manager, you'll oversee manufacturing performance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality, and efficiency are consistently achieved. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate a team of Operators to meet daily production targets. Plan workloads and allocate resources to achieve KPI objectives (On-Time Delivery, Quality, Arrears, and Efficiency). Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping, ensuring all processes and risk assessments are current. Manage team performance including attendance, training, and development. Monitor and report on production metrics, facilitating problem-solving and process improvements. Conduct team briefs, toolbox talks, and ensure clear communication across the department. Oversee quality performance, including scrap, rework, and non-conformance management. Act as deputy for the ...