Lean Production Team Leader – Continuous Improvement

Wienerberger AG; Brough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team Leader Allowance £100/week

Annual allowances £12,500

Annual earnings £47,000–£53,650

Job summary

Wienerberger Ltd is seeking a Production Team Leader for the Broomfleet site near Gilberdyke, close to Brough. You will lead a small team in a practical, hands-on role, setting priorities to maximise production efficiency and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.

The role includes promoting Lean thinking, monitoring quality, inducting new starters, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality roof tiles and building materials.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a Team Leader or Supervisor role.
• Experience in a high production environment (auto, FMCG, food).
• Solid health & safety knowledge and continuous improvement exposure.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities to maximise production efficiency and promote continuous improvement culture.
• Identify and suggest improvements to manufacturing and quality processes to meet cost-efficient schedules.
• Assist with the installation of new plant equipment.
• Promote Lean thinking and seek ways to improve efficiencies.
• Carry out factory inspections and support production operatives.
• Monitor quality from raw materials to finished goods.
• Induct and train new starters efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Health & safety

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Organisational & planning

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Wienerberger Ltd is seeking a Production Team Leader for the Broomfleet site near Gilberdyke, close to Brough. You will lead a small team in a practical, hands-on role, setting priorities to maximise production efficiency and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.

The role includes promoting Lean thinking, monitoring quality, inducting new starters, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality roof tiles and building materials.