Manufacturing Team Lead - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Copello Global; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Training and development

Global manufacturing environment

Job summary

Copello are partnering with a leading global manufacturing business to recruit a Manufacturing Team Manager. Lead day-to-day operations, own a production area, and drive safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will coach hourly and salaried colleagues, apply Lean tools such as 6S, Value Stream Mapping and Standard Work, and develop a culture of continuous improvement while collaborating with maintenance and facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing/operations teams.
• Lean manufacturing background with CI experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across your designated production area.
• Coach and develop hourly and salaried team members to meet production demand.
• Drive operational excellence using Lean tools and continuous improvement methods.
• Champion safety and ensure best practices across the production environment.
• Deliver against KPIs such as productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Team development

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent

Tools

6S

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Visual Management

Job description

Copello are partnering with a leading global manufacturing business to recruit a Manufacturing Team Manager. Lead day-to-day operations, own a production area, and drive safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will coach hourly and salaried colleagues, apply Lean tools such as 6S, Value Stream Mapping and Standard Work, and develop a culture of continuous improvement while collaborating with maintenance and facilities.