Manufacturing Team Leader / Supervisor

Matchtech Group; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 days

Birthday day

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee awards

Tea & coffee

Transport links

Training & development

Fire Warden training

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, on a permanent, daytime shift. The role supervises production teams, drives OTIF delivery, and leads safety and quality initiatives to meet demanding targets.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will coordinate resources, review plans, and support continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, efficient operation with high morale.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing or production teams.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety and quality standards.
• Understanding of health, safety and quality standards within manufacturing.
• Experience meeting production targets and delivery schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support production teams to achieve daily targets.
• Coordinate labour, resources and schedules for on-time delivery.
• Promote health, safety and quality across the function.
• Conduct safety checks, risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Monitor progress and report order status accurately.
• Provide technical support and problem-solving assistance.
• Review drawings and build plans to ensure materials are available.
• Onboard, train and develop staff; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure products meet customer specs and internal standards.
• Communicate priorities and performance across departments.
• Effectively communicate production priorities, risks and performance across departments.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and a safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Target delivery

Reading drawings

Tools

Reading drawings

Job description

Manufacturing Team Leader

Chandler's Ford, Hampshire
Permanent | Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:00pm
Salary: Up to £35,500 per annum (DOE)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Manufacturing Team Leader to support the delivery of production schedules, drive quality standards, and lead a high-performing manufacturing team.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll coordinate daily manufacturing activities, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will play a key role in achieving our manufacturing strategy of On Time In Full (OTIF), Best Quality, Lowest Total Cost, Shortest Lead Time, and High Morale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support production teams to achieve daily production targets.
• Coordinate labour, resources and production schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety and quality across the manufacturing function.
• Conduct work centre safety checks and support risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Monitor production progress and maintain accurate work centre reporting and order status updates.
• Provide technical support and problem-solving assistance to production teams.
• Review production drawings and build plans to ensure materials and resources are available.
• Support onboarding, training and ongoing development of manufacturing staff.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency, quality and workflow.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.
• Effectively communicate production priorities, risks and performance across departments.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and a safe working environment.

About You

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach.
• Understanding of health & safety and quality requirements within manufacturing.
• Experience working to production targets and delivery schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings is desirable.

Key Performance Measures

• On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery.
• Production order completion above 90%.
• Reduction in defects, damages and customer complaints.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Effective work centre management and workflow control.

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Birthday Celebration Day.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Annual employee awards.
• Free tea and coffee.
• Excellent transport links, including Chandler's Ford railway station.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to become a Fire Warden, First Aider or Mental Health First Aider.