Press Workshop Team Lead: Drive Quality, Safety & Growth

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Workshop Team Leader in Wales. You'll manage the press team in a busy manufacturing environment, ensuring production targets are met and driving workplace improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in a team leader role within manufacturing, excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. This position offers competitive salary and fully funded training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully funded training courses

Salary increase after probation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or workshop team leader/supervisor role.
• Experience in press or machine shop environments preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the press team, ensuring production targets are achieved.
• Plan, prioritise, and allocate workloads to meet daily production schedules.
• Conduct short daily briefings covering safety, quality, and workflow priorities.
• Monitor stock levels, workflow, and equipment to maintain smooth operations.
• Take ownership of workshop standards, including 5S, housekeeping, and tool control.
• Coach and develop your team, supporting skills growth and cross-training.
• Monitor quality at all stages of production and take corrective action when necessary.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement practical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with other team leaders to ensure smooth handovers and interdepartmental workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Workshop Team Leader in Wales. You'll manage the press team in a busy manufacturing environment, ensuring production targets are met and driving workplace improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in a team leader role within manufacturing, excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. This position offers competitive salary and fully funded training opportunities.