Team Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Purpose of Role

The role of a Team Leader is to train, lead, empower, coordinate, and motivate a team to ensure continuity of output in line with agreed quality and performance targets. This is a working role so there is a requirement to work on the line whilst delivering that first line management support.

• Direct impact on performance volume
• Direct report of a team of Operators

• Front line ownership of direct area
• Ownership to make decisions within peer group
• Ability to change current processes

• Agile working to respond to evolving demands
• Plan and work across multiple product lines simultaneously

• 1‑2 weeks for immediate plan
• Monthly horizon for upcoming requirements to support decision making

• Lead a team ensuring full skill development to meet work objectives productively and safely.
• Deliver training using up‑to‑date SOPs and sign‑off documents, maintaining an up‑to‑date Training Matrix.
• Ensure daily production and quality targets are met through efficient resource allocation.
• Allocate time effectively between output requirements and people‑management duties.
• Effectively manage both team and individual performance, addressing issues in line with HR policy (e.g., 1:1s, IDPs, PPRs, return‑to‑work, timesheets).
• Handle personnel issues, processes, and equipment efficiently and effectively.
• Drive productivity and maintain highest quality standards.
• Communicate and report on KPIs to direct team and Shift Supervisor.
• With Shift Supervisor support, plan, coordinate, and organise staff training and development for maximum flexibility.
• Communicate all process and equipment problems to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage and monitor holiday and absence in line with HR policy.
• Ensure consistent high levels of 5S within the work area.
• Perform any other duties commensurate with the level of the role.

• Previous experience in a similar role is not essential; show transferable skills.
• Experience working in a production environment is desirable.
• Able to use and understand operating systems and IT‑based packages.

• Ability to meet targets and deadlines.
• Flexible with a can‑do attitude.
• Diligent – methodical approach and eye for detail.