Production Team Lead: Lean, Safety & Continuous Improvement

ROCKWOOL International A/S; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

30 days leave + BH

Pension scheme

Health cashback

Life insurance 4x salary

Enhanced sick pay

EV charging facilities

Job summary

ROCKWOOL UK in Birmingham is seeking a Production Team Lead to help deliver safe, efficient stone wool manufacturing at our Hams Hall facility. You will lead daily production planning, optimise resources, and drive TPM and continuous improvement.

You’ll develop your team through on‑the‑job coaching, ensure EHS compliance, and report KPIs to stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, health benefits, and opportunities to build a lasting career in a global company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Team Lead position within a production environment, ideally from a paint or sealant industry.
• Understanding of Operations and LEAN principles.
• Experience using structured problem-solving methods such as root cause analysis to identify production issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• IOSH Managing safely certificate.
• Experience supporting operational change and continuous improvement within a busy manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily resources to optimise production schedules and meet business demands.
• Monitor operating conditions, equipment performance and TPM within the team.
• Conduct daily factory walks to ensure health, safety and housekeeping, and implement TPM.
• Complete shift reports, KPIs, downtime records and communicate performance to stakeholders.
• Apply root cause analysis to identify improvements and support OPEX initiatives.

Skills

Team Lead experience

LEAN principles

Root cause analysis

IOSH Managing safely

Continuous improvement

Job description

ROCKWOOL UK in Birmingham is seeking a Production Team Lead to help deliver safe, efficient stone wool manufacturing at our Hams Hall facility. You will lead daily production planning, optimise resources, and drive TPM and continuous improvement.

You’ll develop your team through on‑the‑job coaching, ensure EHS compliance, and report KPIs to stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, health benefits, and opportunities to build a lasting career in a global company.