Manufacturing Team Leader

TIMI-MATIK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Suffolk is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to join their permanent leadership team. The role involves leading a team of around 20 production operatives, driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a background in manufacturing.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and/or Six Sigma tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop a team of production operatives to achieve operational targets.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Coaching

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

A well-established and ambitious manufacturer based in Suffolk are looking for a Manufacturing Team Leader to join their leadership team on a permanent basis.

Working for a manufacturer of diverse products to a global customer base, youll be responsible for leading, motivating, and developing a team of c20 production operatives while ensuring daily output targets, quality standards, and health & safety regulations are met.

A key part of your role will be driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within your area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop a team of production operatives to achieve operational targets.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance process efficiency.
• Identify, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives across the production area.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Provide hands-on support and problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Deliver regular team briefings, training, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate closely with other departments including Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain.
  
  

This role would suit a proactive, results-driven leader with a strong background in manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Essential

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and/or Six Sigma tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Experience of managing KPIs and driving operational improvements.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  
  

The role is a days based role Monday to Friday with opportunities for overtime. Benefits include 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and company pension scheme