Manufacturing Team Leader - Rolling Mills

Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK; Swinton; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to join their dynamic Magnesium Elektron Rolling Mills Team. This role demands a proactive individual who can ensure safety and efficiency in manufacturing processes. You will lead a team, manage production data, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this company offers a rewarding environment where your contributions will directly impact success. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet fulfilling position in manufacturing, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Annual Bonus Entitlement

Company Pension

Option to Participate in Company Share Scheme

Paid Time to Volunteer

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial/manufacturing environments with team management experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills essential for team success.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards are upheld and lead investigations into production issues.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and oversee packing of goods.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Initiative and Prioritization

Education

Secondary School Education with 5 GCSEs

Level 3 Qualification in Relevant Subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

FLTs (Forklift Trucks)

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Team Leader
Location: Manchester, UK
Company: Luxfer MEL Technologies

About Us: Luxfer is an innovative, technology-driven business committed to our core values: Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development, and Teamwork. We are passionate about developing and manufacturing high-quality products and building long-term partnerships with our customers.

Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and proven Manufacturing Team Leader to join our Magnesium Elektron Rolling Mills Team. In this role, you will ensure your team follows manufacturing procedures safely and efficiently to meet production plans. You may be assigned to various units within our Manchester site, with a primary focus on the Magnesium Elektron Rolling Mills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Uphold the highest standards of safety, including reviewing and updating risk assessments and SOPs.
2. Serve as an Emergency Response Specialist after specific incident controller training, promoting safety awareness and attending regular training sessions.
3. Operate process equipment and machinery, including FLTs (semi & fully automated machinery), handling sheet magnesium.
4. Ensure your team monitors processes and records production data accurately and timely.
5. Communicate status updates to shift supervisors and other departments (analytical, quality, engineering, etc.).
6. Oversee the packing of finished goods into various containers for transportation.
7. Conduct in-house tests/analysis to ensure products meet specifications.
8. Lead investigations to identify root causes of production issues.
9. Run Daily SQDCC board reviews and proactively participate in Luxfer lean initiatives, including maintaining up-to-date SQDCC boards and 5S programs.

Qualifications/Education:

1. Secondary school education with at least 5 GCSE passes (or equivalent), including English, Maths, and Science (grades C/4 or above).
2. Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.

Experience:

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
2. Proven experience working with materials processing.
3. At least 2 years of experience managing a team.

Skills & Knowledge:

1. Ability to use initiative, prioritize tasks, and work well under pressure.
2. Strong communication, time management, and leadership skills.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Personal Attributes:

1. Self-motivated with a high level of attention to detail.
2. Professional, with a positive approach to teamwork and flexibility.
3. Capable of working unsupervised and managing time effectively to meet tight deadlines.
4. Committed to our core values of Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development, and Teamwork.

Working Pattern:
Any company/union recognized shift pattern as required (department specific).

Why work for us?

1. Salary £34,756.36 (Plus allowances, night shift, ERT etc)
2. Annual bonus entitlement
3. Permanent contract from our Swinton site (Greater Manchester)
4. Company pension
5. Option to participate in company share option scheme
6. Paid time to volunteer
7. Referral scheme

Join us at Luxfer and contribute to our ongoing success in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment.

Apply Now to become part of a team where innovation meets dedication!

Luxfer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.