Manufacturing Team Leader

Position: Manufacturing Team Leader (Permanent)
Location: Aston Clinton

Job Title:

Manufacturing Team Leader – Nights

Location:

Aston Clinton
Salary: £32,000- £36,000 Bonus (up to 7.5%, split between individual and company performance)

Shift: Nights (11:00 PM – 5:00 AM) Monday - Thursday.

About the Role We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Manufacturing Team Leader to oversee night operations at our site. This is a critical leadership role where you will manage a team of 5, ensure smooth blending processes, and maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). For 6 hours of your shift, you will be the sole point of responsibility on-site, requiring strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

As a Manufacturing Team Leader, you will set the standard for operational excellence and team performance.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the blending team, ensuring high standards of performance and compliance.
Oversee production activities during night shifts, supporting across departments as needed.
Conduct risk assessments, implement preventative measures, and manage handovers effectively.
Apply logical processes to resolve issues, including contamination scenarios and bulk salvage.
Drive Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, focusing on solutions rather than problems.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adherence to GMP and safety standards.
Manage team performance, including 1:1s, absence management, and development plans.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

Previous leadership experience managing teams of 5 in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of GMP (preferred) or experience in highly regulated industries such as food, aerospace, pharmaceutical, or similar compliance-driven sectors.

Skills:

Excellent problem-solving and proactive mindset.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal English).
Ability to manage diverse personalities and set high standards for performance.
Mindset:
Continuous Improvement focus.
Logical and structured approach to processes and risk management.

Benefits
Competitive salary (upper range available for the right candidate).
Bonus scheme (up to 7.5%, split between individual and company performance).
Opportunity to lead a well-established team and make a significant impact on operations as a Manufacturing Team Leader.

Ready to take the next step as a Manufacturing Team Leader? Apply now and join a team committed to excellence and innovation.

Please contact chloe at Orion on (phone number removed)

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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