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. To find out more about Progressive please visit