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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed