Team Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Owen Payne Recruitment are recruiting for a Team Leader for our fantastic client located in the Kingswinford area.

Our client has a purpose built, clean factory with lots on ongoing investments going on This position will be a 12-week temporary to permanent role with a fantastic career growth.

• Supervise and motivate mill operators, promoting teamwork and resolving issues
• Operate and troubleshoot sawmill equipment (band/table saws, routers, sanders, forklifts, CNC/automated systems)
• Enforced safety procedures, delivered training, ensured PPE use, and maintained compliance with health and machinery standards
• Inspected lumber quality (grade, size, defects) and corrected issues to reduce waste
• Set up machines, monitored production targets, managed workflow, and calculated material requirements to meet deadlines
• Planned/performed routine maintenance and repairs to downtime
• Responded quickly to breakdowns, defects, shortages, and production bottlenecks under pressure
• Trained staff, communicated instructions, reported to management, coordinated with departments, and handled inventory/order paperwork
• Prioritised tasks, tracked production metrics, and maintained accurate records
• Worked effectively in demanding mill environments with strong hands‑on mechanical ability

• Monday to Thursday 07:00am
  -16:00pm
• Friday 07:00am - 12:00am

£15.00 per hour

• PAYE
• Free Parking
• Onsite canteen
• Holiday pay
• Pension Scheme
• Facilities to use at break times such as
• Pool table, PS4, 64” TV’s, sofas

If you are interested in this role, please apply online or call the Owen Payne team on and ask for Elise

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