Manufacturing Team Leader

TipTopJob; Eaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader for a busy production environment in Long Eaton. You will lead a team on the shop floor, develop operators and drive improvements across safety, quality, delivery and performance, while working closely with senior Leaders and Process Managers.

You will provide hands-on leadership to ensure guidance, resources and support are available so your team can perform at their best, with a focus on continuous improvement and 5S standards.

Job description

Manufacturing Team Leader : Lead, Develop and Drive Production Excellence

Location: Long Eaton

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Pay: A GBP 20.61 per hour, inclusive of shift allowance

Hours: Rotating fortnightly shifts : 06:00:14:00 and 14:00:22:00

Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career and develop your leadership experience?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy manufacturing environment where youll take an active role in leading production teams, developing operators and helping to drive improvements across safety, quality, delivery and performance.

Working closely with experienced Team Leaders and Process Managers, youll provide hands:on leadership on the shop floor, ensuring your team has the guidance, resources and support needed to perform at their best.

Why Join?

This Manufacturing Team Leader role offers a great opportunity to build and strengthen your manufacturing leadership experience within a hands:on production environment. Youll have the chance to influence day:to:day operations, develop employees and contribute directly to continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities Of The Manufacturing Team Leader

• Lead, support, motivate and develop production operators.


• Provide clear technical guidance and instruction across the shop floor.


• Coordinate employees and machine resources to meet production requirements.


• Support shift planning, workforce deployment and effective shift handovers.


• Ensure production, quality and safety procedures are consistently followed.


• Monitor performance and take action when faults, disruptions or deviations occur.


• Investigate production issues and support effective corrective actions.


• Drive continuous improvement, process optimisation and 5S standards.


• Maintain employee training records and qualification matrices.


• Manage team attendance, timekeeping and day:to:day employee matters.


• Maintain clear and regular communication across the team and wider operation.

What Were Looking For

The successful Manufacturing Team Leader will be a confident and approachable leader who can bring structure, direction and support to a busy production environment.

Youll need strong communication and problem:solving skills, alongside the resilience to handle workplace challenges objectively and maintain high standards under pressure.

Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment is essential, with experience supporting, supervising or leading others highly advantageous.

Hours And Pay

Rotating Fortnightly Shifts: 06:00:14:00 and 14:00:22:00

Pay: A GBP 19.05 per hour, plus A GBP 1.56 shift allowance

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If youre looking to develop your leadership career while remaining hands:on within manufacturing, this could be an excellent next move.

Key Skills

Manufacturing leadership, production leadership, team management, employee development, workforce planning, continuous improvement, health and safety, 5S, problem solving, operator training, quality processes, shift management, communication