Manufacturing Team Lead

First Military Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader Assistant in Cardiff with occasional national travel post-training. The role focuses on keeping orders on time, maintaining high quality, and supporting KPI reporting. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm, with site travel and overnight stays after training.

The successful candidate will assist the Team Leader, drive continuous improvement, and help manage manpower, quality documentation, and safety compliance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience in manufacturing environments is essential.
• Good IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft programmes and SAP.
• Numeracy and literacy abilities are required.
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement and efficiencies.
• Experience with RTW processes and investigations is advantageous.
• Previous leadership experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to be flexible regarding working hours.
• Ability to work well in a team and support the Team Leader.
• Able to step into Team Leader duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing quality meets high standards and deadlines.
• Complete and maintain quality paperwork.
• Drive output and efficiency while minimising waste.
• Support cultural change and continuous improvements.
• Manage manpower utilization with the Team Leader.
• Ensure operator training is completed and signed off.
• Monitor and reduce scrap levels where possible.
• Complete data reports and KPIs to drive efficiencies.
• Cover production stations as needed and stay compliant with RAMS.
• Assist with HR admin including holidays, absence and lateness.
• Support investigations and disciplinary processes when required.
• Provide cover for the Team Leader when necessary.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Manufacturing knowledge

IT skills

Numeracy and literacy

Continuous improvement

RTW processes

Leadership experience

Flexibility

Team player

Team Leader support

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Cardiff (including National travel once trained)

Salary: £15.76 per hour

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader Assistant on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will support the Team Leader in ensuring that all orders are manufactured on time and to the expected high standards, whilst adhering to all Health and Safety policies. You will also support KPI and data reporting, assist with the day-to-day manufacturing process and be available to cover production stations when required. You will be required to work Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm. You will also be required to travel to site & stay overnight, once trained.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all manufacturing quality is maintained to the expected high standard and required deadlines are met.
• Ensure all relevant quality paperwork is completed and maintained.
• Continuously drive the team to maximise output and efficiency.
• Work alongside the Team Leader to support cultural change and embrace ongoing improvements and efficiencies.
• Minimise labour costs where possible whilst achieving manufacturing requirements.
• Work with the Team Leader to ensure the correct utilisation of manpower across the business.
• Ensure operator training is completed when required and signed off on time.
• Continuously look for opportunities to reduce scrap levels.
• Generate and implement initiatives that drive improvements.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained and work areas are clean and free of debris.
• Work alongside the Team Leader to ensure RAMS are explained and signed off by the relevant personnel as required.
• Ensure all data reports and KPIs are completed accurately and on time to drive efficiencies.
• Conduct consumable stock checks and ensure stock levels are maintained.
• Work closely with the Team Leader to manage employees in relation to HR activities, including holidays, absence and lateness.
• Support the Team Leader with investigations and disciplinary processes where required.
• Be able to step into the Team Leader position to provide cover when required.
• Ensure all quality issues are dealt with and reported appropriately.
• Support the manufacturing process and cover production stations when required.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks assigned by your manager or supervisor.
• Ensure compliance concerns, issues and failures are reported.
• Participate in training as required.
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
• Follow all instructions, training and company safety policies and procedures at all times.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Previous manufacturing knowledge and experience is essential.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft programmes and SAP.
• Competent numeracy and literacy skills.
• A positive attitude towards continuous improvement.
• Previous experience of Return to Work (RTW) processes and investigations would be advantageous.
• Previous leadership experience would be advantageous.
• FLT licence is preferable but not essential.
• A willingness to be flexible regarding working hours.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support the Team Leader.
• Ability to step into a Team Leader position when required.