Manufacturing Team Leader

Manpower UK Ltd; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern manufacturing company in Derry/Londonderry seeks a motivated Manufacturing Team Leader. You will oversee daily operations, promote safety, and ensure quality. Ideal candidates have supervisory experience in regulated environments and excellent leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and performance bonuses, with shifts across 2 weeks days & nights.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Production performance bonus

Health cash scheme

Company pension

Enhanced maternity leave

Increasing annual leave with service

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a supervisory or team lead role in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Flexible to work rotational 24/7 shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily manufacturing operations.
• Lead a team to deliver high-quality output while ensuring safety standards.
• Monitor production performance and implement solutions.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Coaching and mentoring

Problem-solving

Team management

Quality control

Education

Level 4 diploma or similar qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Team Leader | Full-Time | Shifts

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Manufacturing Team Leader to join a modern manufacturing operation in Derry/ Londonderry.

This role is critical to the delivery of high-quality products and maintaining a safe, efficient, and continuously improving production environment.

Excellent opportunity for a people-focused leader with a solid background in regulated manufacturing, who thrives on coaching teams, managing production and delivering results.

Competitive salary package, production performance bonus, health cash scheme, company pension, enhanced maternity, increasing annual leave with service

Shifts across 2 weeks days & 2 weeks nights

The Role

As Team Leader you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and supervision of daily manufacturing operations. You\'ll lead a team to deliver high-quality output while ensuring safety standards, cost-effectiveness, and team development are prioritised.

• Ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times, including correct use of PPE


• Leading and mentoring your team to achieve production targets in line with quality standards


• Coaching and supporting team development, performance appraisals, absence management, and succession planning


• Managing daily workflows, adjusting schedules as needed to meet production demands


• Monitoring production performance, diagnosing problems, and implementing solutions


• Conducting team meetings, visual management updates, and providing regular feedback


• Collaborating with planning, engineering, and quality teams to meet business goals


• Maintaining accurate reporting via SAP and supporting CI projects


• Overseeing quality control processes and compliance with Health & Safety procedures


• Acting as a role model and escalation point in your area

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on and proactive leader who is confident managing teams, solving problems, and driving high performance in a manufacturing environment.

• 2+ years' experience in a supervisory or team lead role within a regulated manufacturing environment


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality systems


• Excellent people management, coaching, and communication skills


• Flexible to work rotational 24/7 shift patterns


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning internal systems


• Experience with SAP or similar systems


• Understanding of HSE, HR policies, and manufacturing compliance standards


• Desirable to have Level 4 diploma or similar qualification


• Desirable to have knowledge of Lean manufacturing or Continuous Improvement

If you have supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing setting and want to take the next step in your career, APPLY NOW or get in touch to discuss in more detail!