Lead Extrusion Manufacturing Team Leader

Lead Extrusion Manufacturing Team Leader

Are you an Extrusion manufacturing manager, team leader or supervisor looking to stand out and progress your career? Are you looking to make a difference in a forward‑thinking business engaged in company‑wide Continuous Improvement? My client is a long‑standing family‑owned heavy manufacturing business based in the Barnsley area. The business understands its people are the key to its success and is building a first‑class team.

This opportunity will play a key part in a major investment project that will deliver a multi‑million‑pound automated extrusion plant. As Lead Extrusion Manufacturing Team Leader, you will lead the planning and coordination of the new extrusion operating equipment, working with production, engineering and quality teams to improve the working environment and product throughput. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for day‑to‑day production output and managing a small team of employees.

• Must be self‑directed, self‑motivated and willing to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experienced at analysing manufacturing, quality and process information, making decisions and solving problems.
• Able to analyse the company's manufacturing activities to provide and implement recommendations to reduce cost, improve material flows and reduce cycle times.

An excellent remuneration package is offered to include a starting salary of circa £30‑£40k.