Manufacturing and Repair Team Lead

Emerson Electric Co; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co seeks a manufacturing team lead for Gas Analysis products, focusing on safety, quality and on-time delivery. This leadership role also supports training materials and performance conversations to build capability.

You will plan workloads, supervise bench repair, diagnose faults, and coach staff while ensuring effective use of diagnostic equipment and continuous improvement initiatives. You will hold regular one-to-one conversations and performance reviews to drive

Qualifications

• Practical experience gained within a manufacturing, production, repair, assembly, testing, or similarly structured technical environment.
• The ability to organise daily work, balance changing priorities, and support a team in meeting safety, quality, and delivery objectives.
• The ability to apply lean-manufacturing principles and continuous-improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the bench repair team workload and priorities to meet safety, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Plan work assignments and team rotations to optimise throughput and skills development.
• Coach team members, provide feedback, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes and reducing waste across the team.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Work planning

Lean/Continuous improvement

Equipment handling

Technical debugging

Communication skills

Independent work

Learning mindset

Safety & quality

Right to work in UK

Tools

Gas analysis equipment

Job description

Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Create and maintain a safe working environment, supporting the appropriate care and protection of company equipment and property.
• Lead the assembly, testing, diagnosis, and repair of Gas Analysis products.
• Assess operational priorities and establish the daily workload for the bench repair team.
• Plan work assignments and team rotations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and business objectives.
• Delegate responsibilities clearly, provide appropriate support, and remove barriers that may affect team performance.
• Set clear objectives, monitor progress, and share accountability with the team for product quality, schedule performance, and workplace safety.
• Support fair and inclusive recruitment by participating in interviews and providing evidence-based candidate recommendations.
• Maintain effective training programmes and contribute to the development of new or updated learning materials.
• Provide team members with meaningful assignments that build capability, encourage development, and support career growth.
• Hold regular one-to-one conversations and performance reviews, offering timely, constructive, and balanced feedback.
• Communicate business priorities, goals, trends, and achievements clearly, encouraging open dialogue within and across teams.
• Apply company policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently, fairly, and with integrity.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, reduce waste, and improve team effectiveness.
• Follow Emerson’s Trade Compliance procedures, ensuring relevant transactions are screened and recorded appropriately and escalating concerns to the designated local contact.

Who You Are:

You hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments. You take on new opportunities and challenging situations with a sense of urgency, energy, and enthusiasm. You develop and deliver communications that provide a clear understanding of the needs of different audiences. You provide direction, delegate effectively, and remove obstacles to help work get done. You build trust by acting with integrity, listening to different perspectives, and creating an environment where people feel respected, included, and able to contribute.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Practical experience gained within a manufacturing, production, repair, assembly, testing, or similarly structured technical environment.
• The ability to organise daily work, balance changing priorities, and support a team in meeting safety, quality, and delivery objectives.
• A working understanding of continuous-improvement or lean-manufacturing principles.
• Experience assembling, testing, diagnosing, debugging, or repairing technical products or equipment.
• The technical confidence to use scientific, testing, or diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to report progress, explain technical matters, and provide constructive feedback.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
• A willingness to learn, adapt to changing priorities, and respond constructively to new situations.
• A consistent commitment to workplace safety, product quality, ethical conduct, and fair application of organisational policies.
• The right to work in the United Kingdom, where applicable to the position.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Previous experience leading, supervising, coaching, or coordinating the work of others.
• Experience supporting employee development, workplace training, performance conversations, or skills planning.
• Practical knowledge of gas-handling systems or Gas Analysis equipment.
• Experience working with Gas Chromatographs, Process Gas Analysers, Laser Analysers, or comparable analytical instrumentation.
• Experience using structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement methods within a manufacturing or repair environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build engagement and effective working relationships across Manufacturing, Engineering, Instrumentation, and Service teams.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

At Emerson, your ideas, experience, and perspective matter. We welcome applicants whose skills may have been developed through employment, technical training, apprenticeships, transferable experience, or other career paths. If you meet many, but not every, preferred qualification, we encourage you to apply.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson.

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