Manufacturing Team Leader

Salary: GBP 45,000

Location:

Telford

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Lead from the front in a cutting‑edge manufacturing environment where your expertise drives performance and innovation.

We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Team Leader to join a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier within a highly automated production environment.

You will be joining a global automotive engineering and manufacturing business supplying innovative body and chassis solutions to leading OEMs worldwide. Known for investment in technology and people, the company offers a dynamic and progressive environment where you can genuinely build your career.

• Competitive salary of GBP 46,000
• Stable days: based role (Mon-Fri, 8:00-16:00)
• Opportunity to work within a globally recognised automotive manufacturer
• Structured development and progression opportunities
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automation
• Supportive, forward‑thinking working environment

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will take ownership of a specialist manufacturing team, driving performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across a fast‑paced production area. You will play a key role in optimising processes, reducing downtime, and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and to target.

• Lead and develop a team within a high volume manufacturing environment
• Drive Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) compliance across the department
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency
• Lead production readiness activities, minimising downtime and improving start‑up performance
• Analyse process performance data and implement improvements to achieve KPIs
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to resolve production issues and improve right‑first‑time performance
• Ensure all process documentation, audits, and standard work instructions are maintained to a high standard
• Coach and mentor team members, supporting professional development
• Support new product introduction, launches, and process trials
• Lead problem‑solving activities using structured root cause analysis

What we are looking for:

• Leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Background in die casting, injection moulding, automotive, or automated/robotic production
• Experience improving process performance and driving continuous improvement
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead and influence teams
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Tier 1 automotive experience
• Knowledge of robotics (e.g. ABB), pneumatics, hydraulics, or electrics
• Experience with PFMEA, audits, or standard work