Manufacturing Team Manager

Copello Global Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Copello Global Ltd is partnering with a leading global manufacturer to recruit a Manufacturing Team Manager. You will lead a fast-paced production area, drive safety, quality and on-time delivery, and develop a high-performing team in a continuous improvement culture.

You will own daily operations, coach both hourly and salaried staff, and collaborate with maintenance to maximise plant performance while delivering business objectives.

Qualifications

• A degree qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience leading manufacturing or operations teams.
• Experience coaching and developing production teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and CI methods (6S, VSM, Standard Work, Visual Management).
• Proven problem-solving using structured improvement techniques such as A3 or 8D.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery.
• Proactive approach with a genuine passion for developing people and driving positive change.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across your designated production area.
• Manage, coach and develop both hourly and salaried team members, ensuring resources are aligned to production demand.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion a positive safety culture, embedding best practice across the production environment.
• Deliver against KPIs including productivity, quality, on-time delivery and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, reduce waste and increase performance.
• Work with maintenance and facilities teams to maximise equipment availability and plant performance.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture by recognising success and empowering individuals.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Continuous Improvement

Coaching & development

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

6S

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Visual Management

Job description

Copello are partnering with a leading global manufacturing business to recruit a Manufacturing Team Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production or operations professional looking to lead a high-performing manufacturing team within a fast-paced engineering environment.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a defined production area, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You'll play a key role in driving operational performance, developing teams, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across your designated production area.
• Manage, coach and develop both hourly and salaried team members, ensuring resources are effectively aligned to production demand.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion a positive safety culture, ensuring best practice is embedded across the production environment.
• Deliver against key operational KPIs, including productivity, quality, on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, reduce waste and increase performance.
• Work closely with maintenance and facilities teams to maximise equipment availability and plant performance.
• Foster a collaborative, engaged and high-performing team culture by recognising success, developing capability and empowering individuals to make decisions.
• Provide clear leadership, direction and support to achieve business objectives.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• A degree qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or operations leadership role.
• Experience managing, coaching and developing production teams.
• A strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, including tools such as 6S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work and Visual Management.
• Proven problem-solving experience using structured improvement techniques such as A3 or 8D.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery.
• A proactive approach with a genuine passion for developing people and driving positive change.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to join a well-established global manufacturer with an excellent reputation.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative working environment where continuous improvement is encouraged and supported.
• The chance to make a genuine impact by leading operational improvements and developing high-performing teams.

Please note: Please note BPSS Clearance must be obtainable for this role