Are you an experienced Senior Team Leader with a background in manufacturing or Engineering? Do you have a proven ability to drive production performance, lead teams, and deliver customer orders on time? If so, our client is seeking a motivated and resilient Team Leader to join their production operation. This role is ideal for someone passionate about health & safety, continuous improvement, and people development.
Senior Team Leader
Permanent
Rate dependent on experience
42-hour week on a continental shift pattern
Senior Team Leader
Job Description
Lead and champion a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring full compliance with all safety standards, procedures, and best practices.
Drive production plan adherence to consistently meet customer delivery targets, implementing effective recovery actions when deviations occur.
Monitor and improve operational performance against key KPIs and PIs, taking ownership of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and Operators, optimising team performance, capability, and engagement through regular feedback and performance management.
Provide effective operational leadership across shifts, ensuring adequate resourcing, smooth shift handovers, and escalation support in the absence of the Production Manager.
Senior Team Leader
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications
Experienced in managing and supervising teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
Skilled leader of Team Leaders and Operators, with expertise in coaching, training, and driving performance improvements.
Excellent communicator, able to engage, influence, and build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation.
Highly motivated and resilient, with a strong focus on achieving production targets and operational excellence.
Experienced in implementing and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other IT tools, using data analysis to inform decisions and drive operational improvements.
Senior Team Leader
Benefits
Pension contribution scheme
• 24 annual days plus 5 bank holidays
• Instant discounts