Nights Team Leader

Manpower; Farnham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) Nights Team Leader role in Farnham oversees a busy powder coatings operation. You will lead a shift of Operators, ensuring production targets, safety, and quality are met during the night hours.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will coach and develop the team, allocate labour, and conduct handovers to maintain smooth nightly production and a safe working environment. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience as Team Leader, Supervisor, or senior production role in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Hands-on approach with ability to motivate and support a team.
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Operators to achieve daily production targets.
• Allocate labour and delegate tasks effectively across the shift.
• Provide clear instructions and guidance to team members.
• Conduct shift handovers and communicate key information between shifts.
• Report maintenance issues promptly to the Engineering team.
• Monitor production performance and resolve operational issues as they arise.
• Ensure all health & safety procedures and company policies are followed.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the production area.
• Support and develop team members through coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Identify training needs and assist in workforce development.
• Provide regular feedback and updates to management.
• Ensure quality control checks and product specifications are consistently met.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Health & safety awareness

Organisational skills

Job description

Nights Team Leader Location: Farnham Salary: £32,160 per annum (£32,160 basic salary + £489.00 annual shift allowance per month Hours: Monday - Friday - 10pm - 6am Immediate Start The Role We're recruiting a Process Team Leader to join a busy and well-established powder coatings manufacturer based in Farnham. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for supporting daily production operations, coordinating team activities, and ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are consistently achieved. Working closely with the Production Manager, you'll lead a team of Operators across the manufacturing process, providing guidance, support, and direction while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Operators to achieve daily production targets
• Allocate labour and delegate tasks effectively across the shift
• Provide clear instructions and guidance to team members
• Conduct shift handovers and communicate key information between shifts
• Report maintenance issues promptly to the Engineering team
• Monitor production performance and resolve operational issues as they arise
• Ensure all health & safety procedures and company policies are followed
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the production area
• Support and develop team members through coaching, mentoring, and training
• Identify training needs and assist in workforce development
• Provide regular feedback and updates to management
• Ensure quality control checks and product specifications are consistently met

About You

• Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor, or senior production role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to motivate and support a team
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements within manufacturing
• Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and productivity
• Flexible, reliable, and keen to develop within a growing business