Manufacturing Team Leader

OLG Recruitment; Elsham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OLG Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader for a site in Elsham. The role ensures safe, efficient manufacturing, upholding GMP and quality targets. You will guide operators, drive continuous improvement, and report to the Manufacturing Manager.

The successful candidate will lead a shift, monitor KPIs (OEE, downtime, scrap) and maintain a high-performance culture while ensuring compliance with health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or team leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and KPIs (OEE, scrap, efficiency).
• Experience with Health & Safety and Quality Management systems (ISO 9001 / BRCGS preferred).
• Confident communicator who can lead and influence others.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience desirable.
• First Aid / Fire Marshal training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop production operators to meet safety, quality and output targets.
• Conduct attendance management and return-to-work interviews per policy.
• Foster continuous improvement and 5S housekeeping.
• Highlight and report shift metrics; handover to next shift.
• Provide daily team briefings and KPIs updates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Quality mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

OLG Recruitment are looking for Manufacturing Team Leaders for our client located in Elsham.

Shifts are 4 on 4 off, 2 days and 2 nights - 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am.

As a Manufacturing Team Leader you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant running of the manufacturing area, ensuring quality standards and output targets are met. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will lead, motivate and develop a team of operators to deliver on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance indicators. You will play a key role in continuous improvement and embedding a high-performance culture within the shift.

People Leadership

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of production operators to achieve safety, quality and output targets.
• Conduct Return-to-Work interviews, manage attendance and conduct issues in line with company policy.
• Support and coach team members through development plans and performance reviews.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture built on trust, communication and accountability

Operational Control

• Oversee the day-to-day manufacturing process to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Perform regular output and quality checks to ensure standards are maintained.
• Monitor and report on key shift metrics (output, OEE, downtime, scrap, etc.), taking corrective action where required.
• Deliver robust handover reports to incoming Team Leaders and the Manufacturing Manager.

Health & Safety

• Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with all Health & Safety requirements.
• Lead by example in PPE usage, hazard reporting and safety walks.
• Support the execution of emergency response plans when required.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Promote and enforce adherence to quality standards and GMP expectations.
• Identify and upscale non-conformances promptly, working with QA and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and 5S housekeeping standards.
• Encourage operator involvement in problem-solving and waste reduction activities.

Communication & Reporting

• Hold daily team briefings to share KPIs, targets and key updates.
• Communicate company priorities clearly and maintain effective cross-functional liaison with Maintenance, QA and Planning.
• Provide timely shift reports and performance summaries to the Manufacturing Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within a manufacturing environment (required).
• Strong knowledge of production processes and performance metrics (OEE, scrap, efficiency).
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety and Quality Management systems (ISO 9001 / BRCGS preferred).
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead and influence others.
• Computer literate – Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience desirable.
• First Aid / Fire Marshal training (desirable).

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Positive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement
• Flexibility to cover alternative shift patterns when required

Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities.

• Each leader is responsible for his / her own personal safety and that of all personnel under his or her authority, including others who may be affected by the company’s activities.