Manufacturing Team Leader

Owen Daniels
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Last month
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Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Posted
6 May 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

28 days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Participation in the Employee Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Eligibility
Do you have experience working in a within amanufacturing environment?

If so, this position could be perfect for you! Our client is a global, leading precision component manufacturer primarily operating in theAerospace sector. They manufactureprecision engineered parts for aerospace customers (mainly precision fabrication and machining) and are looking for aGeneral Hand to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience supporting afacilities/maintenance department.

Manufacturing Team Leader (Machine Shop)

Permanent
Up to £41,200
39 hours (Flexible Start & Finish Times)
Mon-Fri: 07:00 and 08:00 (Start) Mon-Thurs: 16:00 and 17:00 (Finish), Friday: 12.00 (Finish)
Derby

Manufacturing Team Leader (Machine Shop)
Job Description
  • Support the “internal customer” (Manufacturing Manager) by sharing agreed objectives on EHS, Quality, Cost and Delivery and participating in the Operational Control model.
  • Responsible for conducting the designated departmental walk the floor routine.
  • Participate in the Daily Operations meeting, taking ownership of problems assigned to the TL function for resolution. Participation also includes presenting daily production metrics, quality issues, reporting on departmental EHS and capacity planning.
  • Contribute to the delivery of the EHS Model, by leading in Job Safety Observations and providing technical/process solutions to EHS problems where appropriate.
  • Understand the process constraints and operating rules of the value stream covered in the TL role and lead problem-solving exercises to improve flow where relevant.
  • Support Manufacturing Manager through day-to-day supervision of Machine Shop

Manufacturing Team Leader (Machine Shop)
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
  • Must have leadership/management experience
  • Knowledge of SQCDP and confident communicator
  • Demonstrates good teamwork, but should also be capable of working individually

Manufacturing Team Leader (Machine Shop)
Company Benefits
  • 28 days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
  • Participation in the Employee Bonus Scheme
  • Pension Scheme Eligibility

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’

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