Production Team Leader - Mechanical

Team Leader - Production (Mechanical) Based:
Shawcross, Dewsbury

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Team Leader, with mechanical bias/qualification, to join our team in our new Offsite Manufacture facility based Shawcross, Dewsbury. This is a permanent staff position with NG Bailey and would suit someone with experience of working as a pipefitter, and with experience of leading teams.

In this role you will lead a team of operatives to assemble quality offsite solutions at optimum efficiency levels whilst working in a safe working environment and adhering to safe working procedures. Further responsibility of this role is to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Health & Safety Compliance:
  • Enforce safe working practices and ensure PPE is worn correctly.
  • Conduct safety checks and report hazards or incidents.
  • Lead by example in maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Team Leadership & Coordination:
  • Organise and lead daily team activities on the production floor.
  • Delegate tasks and monitor individual and team performance.
  • Motivate team members and promote a positive working environment.
• Production Oversight:
  • Ensure production targets are met in line with shift plans.
  • Monitor workflow and adjust resources to meet demand.
  • Identify and resolve minor production issues to avoid downtime.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
  • Support quality checks and elevate any non-conformances.
  • Promote a right first time approach across the team.
• Communication & Reporting:
  • Liaise with supervisors, maintenance, and quality teams.
  • Provide updates during shift handovers and team briefings.
  • Record production data, downtime, and any issues accurately.
• Training & Development:
  • Support onboarding and training of new operatives.
  • Coach team members on SOPs and best practices.
  • Identify skill gaps and recommend development opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Encourage suggestions for process improvements.
  • Participate in improvement projects and implement changes.
  • Monitor the impact of changes and provide feedback.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good people skills with a drive to develop and nurture talent.
• Good understanding of production processes and quality control.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make quick decisions.
• Organised, proactive, and safety-conscious.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment is essential.
• Mechanical / pipe fitting experience.

• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
• Pension with leading provider and employer contribution.
• Health plan.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
• Flexible Benefits and discount offer.
• 37.5 hour contractual week, with possibility for overtime.