Manufacturing Team Leader

Northern Industries Group; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent industrial manufacturer based in Wednesbury seeks a Team Leader for their Laser, Press, Fabrication, and Assembly departments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing, especially in the steel industry, and will be involved in delivering production requirements, leading a team, and ensuring safety standards. This role offers a full-time position with competitive hourly rates and various benefits, including professional development opportunities and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing is essential.
• Experience with laser cutting machines preferred.
• Strong organisational abilities and productivity management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver production requirements across departments.
• Support production output through practical work.
• Monitor stocks and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Laser cutting machinery operation

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

Understanding of production targets

Digital systems proficiency

Job description

Team Leader - Laser, Press, Fabrication & Assembly

Afternoon Shift | Full Time, Permanent | West Bromwich - B70

Hourly Rate – £13.77
Monthly Shift premium – £192
Monthly Team Leader premium – £278.19
Total hourly rate equivalent to ~ £17.00

Hours of Work
Monday - Wednesday, 14:00 - 00:00 & Thursday, 14:00 - 23:00
(39 hours per week, site based)

About Us

Part of the Northern Industries Group, Steelway Ltd is a long‑established specialist in the design & manufacture of high‑quality steel fabrications, access covers, & bespoke metalwork solutions. With almost a century of experience, we are recognised throughout the UK construction & infrastructure sectors for our engineering excellence, product innovation, & commitment to quality.

Steelway Brickhouse, based in West Bromwich, is a key division of the business, producing precision‑engineered access covers & frames for use across the Water, Sewer, Telecommunications, Power, Rail, Domestic, Industrial, & Commercial markets - using mild steel, stainless steel, & aluminium.

About the Role

We are looking for an organised, proactive, & hands‑on Team Leader to support daily operations across our Laser, Press, Fabrication & Assembly departments. Reporting to the Shopfloor Supervisor, you will play a key role in delivering production outputs, maintaining high standards, coordinating workflow, & supporting continuous improvement. Not only will you act as a point of guidance for your team, ensuring priorities are met, targets achieved, & a safe, efficient working environment is upheld, but you will also take a hands‑on, practical approach to leading by example. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional to take on a leadership role within a respected & growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver day‑to‑day production requirements within the Laser, Press, Fabrication & Assembly departments
• Participate in practical work to support production output & quality
• Work closely with the Operations team to understand & meet manufacturing targets
• Liaise with Supply Chain, Distribution, & Despatch to ensure priorities are aligned & completed
• Monitor sub‑assembly stocks & consumables, raising order requirements as needed
• Record outputs & relevant KPIs daily using company systems
• Lead, motivate, & support a team of comprising 6 members – managing performance, standards, & punctuality
• Assist with the induction, training, & development of employees in line with business requirements
• Uphold safe working practices & proactively identify improvement opportunities
• Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operationsUndertake additional reasonable tasks as required by the business

Additional Team Leader Responsibilities

• Fire Marshall
• First Aider
• Health & Safety Representative
• Deputise for Shopfloor Supervisor as required
• Cover for other Team Leaders as required & ensure effective communication

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience within manufacturing – essential (ideally within the steel industry)
• Previous experience operating laser cutting machines – essential (Bodor preferred)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise & coordinate workflow
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with colleagues across departments
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, & coach a team
• Good understanding of production targets, output planning, & performance management
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and following established procedures
• Comfortable using digital systems to record production data & KPIs
• Previous exposure to Steelway Brickhouse products (or similar) would be advantageous

What We Offer

• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development & training
• 33 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown

How to Apply

If you feel you have the skills & drive to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your most up‑to‑date CV and ensure that your contact details are correct. We aim to review all applications within seven days of being received and we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates once this review has taken place. Although we may not be able to provide individual feedback to everyone, we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to apply for this position, and for your interest in becoming part of the Northern Industries Group.

Please note all applications must be made prior to the closing date of Wednesday, 10 December 2025.