CNC Team Leader

Are you an experienced CNC manufacturing professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

We are seeking a proactive Team Leader - CNC Machining to oversee a busy production area within a modern manufacturing environment in Barnsley. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys developing people, and has a passion for driving productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.

Working alongside production and engineering teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring operational targets are achieved whilst maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and product quality.

Team Leader - CNC Machining – Barnsley, UK – £39,000 + Bonus + Overtime

Team Leader - CNC Machining

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and support a team of production operatives within a CNC machining environment.

Coordinate daily activities to ensure production schedules and delivery targets are achieved.

Monitor productivity, quality performance and operational KPIs, implementing improvements where required.

Promote a strong health & safety culture, ensuring all procedures and standards are consistently followed.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and 5S principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of CNC machining processes and production operations.

Experience of working with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and process optimisation techniques.

Ability to effectively plan workloads and coordinate resources to achieve production objectives.

Confident user of Microsoft Office and manufacturing or ERP systems.

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage, coach and develop team members.

Quality-focused approach with excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.

Benefits Package

Starting salary of £39,000 per annum.

Monthly performance-related bonus opportunities.

Premium overtime rates available.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

5% contributory pension scheme.

Healthcare cash plan covering dental, optical and wellbeing expenses.

Life assurance scheme.

Employee discounts and referral programme.

Free on-site parking.

Subsidised refreshments and company events.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Genuine long-term career development opportunities.

If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact and develop your career within a successful engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

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Applications will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners, and we aim to contact suitable applicants within 5 working days. INDEEDENG