Shift Team Leader

Rubberatkins, Ltd.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubberatkins, Ltd. in Aberdeen is seeking a confident Shift Team Leader to lead a fast-paced manufacturing shift.

The role is hands-on, developing and inspiring the team to meet quality, safety, and productivity targets while balancing people leadership with production demands. You will work with the Production Manager to deliver daily plans, monitor quality, drive continuous improvement, and manage absence, performance reviews, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop your team to achieve targets.
• Create an accountable, high-performing shift culture.
• Deliver daily production plans with the Production Manager.
• Monitor quality and workmanship to meet standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality and productivity.
• Own production issues, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Manage absence, return-to-work interviews, and documentation.
• Conduct performance reviews and set development goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing

Decision making

Communication

Lean principles

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Due to internal progression, we have an exciting opportunity for a confident and driven leader to join our Aberdeen Workshop as a Shift Team Leader.

This is a hands-on leadership role that requires someone who can inspire, support, and challenge their team to consistently achieve high standards of quality, safety, and productivity. You will be responsible for leading from the front, making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment, and creating a culture where people can perform at their best while continuously developing their skills.

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will play a key role in delivering operational success by balancing production performance with strong people leadership. This position will suit someone who thrives on accountability, enjoys developing others, and is confident making decisions that drive results.

What You\'ll Be Responsible For

As Shift Team Leader, you will:

• Lead, motivate, and develop your team to achieve performance, quality, and production targets.
• Create a positive, accountable, and high-performing team culture where individuals are encouraged to grow and succeed.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to deliver daily production plans and adapt priorities to meet changing business requirements.
• Monitor quality standards and workmanship across your shift, ensuring products consistently meet company and customer expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance quality, efficiency, productivity, and team performance.
• Take ownership of production issues, investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Ensure reject rates remain within target levels and proactively address any emerging concerns.
• Carry out regular inspections of compression and injection moulding operations to ensure optimum machine performance and early identification of potential issues.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and workplace organisation across your shift.
• Provide regular coaching, constructive feedback, and support to help individuals develop and achieve their potential.
• Conduct performance reviews and annual appraisals, setting clear expectations and development goals.
• Manage day-to-day people matters including absence management, return-to-work interviews, and supporting disciplinary or grievance processes when required.
• Ensure accurate completion of production, stock, and personnel documentation.

What We\'re Looking For

We are looking for an individual who combines strong operational awareness with excellent people leadership skills.

You\'ll have:

• Previous experience leading teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A proven ability to motivate, engage, and develop people while delivering results.
• Confidence making decisions, addressing challenges, and holding others accountable for performance.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A track record of driving improvements and achieving business objectives.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• A positive, resilient, and professional approach.
• Good numerical, administrative, and computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• An understanding of personnel policies, procedures, and employee relations practices.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles would be advantageous.

Working Pattern

This role operates on a rotating three-shift pattern:

• 6:00am - 2:00pm
• 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• 10:00pm - 6:00am

Shifts rotate weekly.

Why This Role?

This is more than a supervisory position. It\'s an opportunity to lead people, shape culture, influence performance, and make a meaningful impact on the success of the business. We are looking for someone who can bring energy, direction, and accountability to the team while developing those around them and creating an environment where people can thrive.