Team Leader

Job Title: Team Leader - Manufacturing
Location: Redditch
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (£19.72 per hour)
Working Hours: Day shift - Monday to Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm, Friday 7:00am–12:00pm

We are proud to partner with a highly reputable manufacturing business renowned for its excellent working environment, strong team culture, and exceptionally low staff turnover. This company genuinely invests in its people, offering clear progression opportunities and long-term career development.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Team Leader to oversee a team of operatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will be responsible for driving performance, maintaining high standards, and ensuring operational targets are consistently achieved.

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of operatives to meet production targets
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews
• Monitor and drive team performance to consistently achieve KPIs
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity
• Ensure compliance with 5S and continuous improvement practises
• Work safely within an environment involving chemicals, adhering to all safety procedures
• Oversee and support machinery operation, ensuring efficient and safe usage
• Identify training needs and support team development
• Foster a high-performance culture across the team

• Proven experience in a Team Leader or supervisory role within manufacturing
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large teams
• Demonstrated ability to drive performance and achieve targets
• Knowledge of KPIs, continuous improvement and 5S methodology
• Experience working in environments involving chemicals is highly desirable
• Good understanding of machinery operation and production processes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong work ethic

• Competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum
• Excellent working hours with an early finish on Fridays
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
• Supportive and stable working environment with low staff turnover

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