Manufacturing Team Leader

Terry Parris Associates; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Parris Associates in Lower Dicker, East Sussex, seeks a Manufacturing Team Leader to oversee day-to-day machining operations and lead a motivated team. You will ensure quality, on-time delivery, and cost control while collaborating with Purchasing, Planning and Engineering to keep production on schedule.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong machining knowledge, and a focus on continuous improvement and effective problem-solving in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of machining and machine shop management.
• Previous leadership and coaching experience.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to lead from the front with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the machining cell team
• Oversee machining, finishing, and production activities to meet customer demand
• Uphold standard work, cellular principles, and visual management systems
• Drive continuous improvement, 5S, and problem-solving initiatives
• Ensure accurate AX transactions and production documentation

Skills

Machining knowledge

Leadership experience

Lean manufacturing

Hands-on leadership

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Manufacturing Team Leader

Location: Lower Dicker, East Sussex

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced leader with a strong background in machining and precision engineering? We are recruiting a Team Leader to oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently achieved.

As a Team Leader, you will manage machining operations from raw material through to finished components, leading and motivating your team to deliver outstanding results. You'll work closely with Purchasing, Planning, and Engineering to keep production on schedule, while driving continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the machining cell team
• Oversee machining, finishing, and production activities to meet customer demand
• Uphold standard work, cellular principles, and visual management systems
• Drive continuous improvement, 5S, and problem-solving initiatives
• Ensure accurate AX transactions and production documentation

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong knowledge of machining and machine shop management
• Previous leadership and coaching experience
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods
• Ability to lead from the front with a hands-on approach
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to step into a leadership role within a forward-thinking engineering environment.