Manufacturing Team Leader

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership development opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

TQR Consultancy Ltd is seeking a hands-on Production Team Leader to manage day-to-day production operations and lead a team of Process/Manufacturing Operatives. You will drive safety, quality, cost, delivery and people metrics, while stepping in as a Process Operator when required.

You will ensure production plans are met, uphold GMP standards, mentor staff, and foster continuous improvement. A strong focus on Lean principles and Right First Time is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Experience in manufacturing with team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices.
• Knowledge of GMP, ideally within a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Take daily responsibility for achieving KPIs (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People).
• Promote a zero-accident culture through proactive safety risk identification.
• Provide daily leadership and direction to Manufacturing Operators.
• Maintain high-quality standards in line with GMP requirements and customer specs.
• Ensure adherence to production plans to meet customer delivery expectations (OTIF).
• Develop team capability through multi-skilling and Lean leadership principles.

Skills

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Health & Safety

GMP Knowledge

Communication

Digital Literacy

Education

GCSE level education including Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will support the day-to-day management of production operations. You will lead a team of Process/Manufacturing Operatives, ensuring performance targets are achieved across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People metrics.

This is a hands-on leadership role, and you will be expected to operate as a Process Operator when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Take daily responsibility for achieving Key Performance Indicators (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People).
• Promote and drive a zero-accident culture through proactive identification of safety risks.
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Provide daily leadership and direction to a team of Manufacturing Operators.
• Maintain high-quality standards in line with Medical Device and GMP requirements.
• Ensure adherence to production plans to meet customer delivery expectations (OTIF).
• Monitor product compliance with customer specifications.
• Lead and promote best practice in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Conduct performance checks and provide accurate operational updates.
• Drive improvements in Right First Time and accurate batch record completion.
• Plan labour requirements, including managing sickness and holiday cover.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.
• Attend planning meetings and provide clear production updates.
• Develop team capability through multi-skilling initiatives.
• Coach and mentor team members using Lean leadership principles.
• Support temporary labour planning where required.
• Take responsibility for daily operational decisions to ensure production targets are met.
• Communicate effectively across shifts using verbal, written, email and visual management tools.
• Lead manufacturing activities in the absence of the Production Supervisor.

About You

• GCSE level education (including Maths and English) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, with prior team leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ideally within a regulated industry.
• Ability to follow and communicate detailed instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and computer literacy.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet business needs.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing principles would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing environment.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.