Manufacturing Team Leader

Manufacturing Team Leader

Location: Leamington Spa
Contract Basis: Permanent
Pay Rate:£18.34 per hour + shift allowance

Hours: 39 hours per week working rotating shifts

Join a fast-paced manufacturing environment as a Manufacturing Team Leader, taking responsibility for leading operational teams to deliver outstanding quality, safety, and production performance.

This role is pivotal in supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring processes are followed, teams are developed, and customer expectations are consistently achieved.

Why Join as a Manufacturing Team Leader?

• Play a key role in driving operational excellence within manufacturing operations
• Lead and develop production teams in a dynamic environment
• Influence continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation activities
• Support a culture focused on safety, quality, and performance
• Work closely with management and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives

Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Team Leader:

• Provide technical guidance and support to operational teams.
• Act as the main point of contact for production activities and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate workforce deployment, machine utilisation, and shift resources.
• Lead shift handovers and maintain accurate operational records.
• Ensure work is completed in line with procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental, and 6S requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Support employee development through training and coaching.
• Investigate operational issues, implement corrective actions, and escalate where necessary.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and overall team performance.
• Conduct investigations and produce reports when required.
• Maintain clear communication across teams to support operational success.

Hours & Pay:

Hours: 39 hours per week
Pay: £18.34 per hour + shift allowance

Rotating Fortnightly Shifts
Monday to Thursday    06.00am - 14.00pm        (8 hours per day)
Friday                        06.00am - 13.00pm         (7 hours per day)

Monday to Thursday    14.00pm -22.00pm         (8 hours per day)
Friday                         13.00pm -20.00pm         (7 hours per day

Ready to Join the Team?

If you are an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader with a passion for developing people, driving performance, and delivering operational excellence, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a manufacturing environment.

Apply now with your CV, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the next steps. All applications are handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Key Skills:

Team Leader, Manufacturing Leadership, Production Management, Continuous Improvement, Health & Safety, Team Development, Workforce Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Systems, Process Improvement, Employee Training, 6S, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Operations, Communication Skills