Machining Team Leader

Mansell Recruitment Group; Storrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Long-term career prospects

Modern manufacturing environment

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader for a well-established electronics manufacturer. You will supervise encapsulation processes, lead a small team hands-on, ensure schedules, and uphold quality, safety and housekeeping.

The role requires leadership experience in encapsulation, potting, or manufacturing, plus machinery experience and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. This is an on-site role in the UK with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in encapsulation, potting or manufacturing environments.
• Supervisory or team-leader experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of quality, safety and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day-to-day activities of the encapsulation team.
• Plan workload to meet production schedules and priorities.
• Carry out sealing, priming, potting and encapsulation of electromechanical assemblies.
• Operate automated encapsulation and dispensing equipment.
• Maintain and clean encapsulation equipment and related machinery.
• Train and develop team members for flexibility across the department.
• Complete production documentation including non-conformance and rework records.
• Monitor build quality and maintain workmanship standards.
• Ensure compliance with ESD procedures and ISO management systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and support 5S initiatives.

Skills

Encapsulation

Team Leader

Manufacturing

Quality & Safety

Equipment Maintenance

Communication

Job description

The Company

A well-established manufacturer of high-specification electronic and electromechanical products is looking to recruit a Manufacturing Team Leader to join its manufacturing team.

Working within a modern production environment, the company supplies engineered products into a range of advanced industrial sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where quality, continuous improvement and teamwork are at the heart of its manufacturing operation.

The Role

As the Manufacturing Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising the encapsulation process for electromechanical assemblies while remaining hands-on within production. You will lead a small team, ensure work is completed to production schedules, and maintain high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day-to-day activities of the encapsulation team.


• Plan and allocate workload to meet production schedules and business priorities.


• Carry out sealing, priming, potting and encapsulation of electromechanical assemblies.


• Operate automated encapsulation and dispensing equipment.


• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of encapsulation equipment and associated machinery.


• Train and develop team members to ensure flexibility and cover across the department.


• Complete production documentation, including non-conformance and rework records.


• Monitor build quality and ensure workmanship standards are maintained.


• Ensure compliance with ESD procedures, quality standards and safe working practices.


• Drive continuous improvement and support 5S initiatives within the department.


• Maintain PPE compliance and ensure a safe working environment at all times.


• Support ISO quality, environmental and health & safety management systems.


• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to achieve manufacturing targets.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have previous experience within an encapsulation, potting or manufacturing environment and will be comfortable leading a small production team while remaining hands-on.

You should have:

Previous experience within a machinery environment.

Supervisory or Team Leader experience within manufacturing.

Good understanding of mechanical or electromechanical assembly processes.

Experience operating and maintaining production equipment.

Knowledge of modern manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

A proactive approach to quality, safety and process improvement.

The ability to train, mentor and support production staff.

Package

30,000- 35,000

• Company pension


• Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business


• Modern manufacturing environment with long-term career prospects