Team Lead - Manufacturing

Orica; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining company is seeking a Team Lead for Manufacturing in Tewkesbury. This role involves managing Safety, Quality, and delivery outcomes, mentoring a diverse team, and driving continuous improvement in operations. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, particularly in electromechanical assembly. Competitive salary and development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Diverse career paths

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience post professional qualification.
• Proven leadership skills managing teams of 10+ employees.
• Strong experience in PCBA and small batch electromechanical assembly.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and production documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Motivation outcomes.
• Deliver processes integrated with production scheduling.
• Lead supply chain coordination and inventory management.
• Drive continuous improvement in operations.
• Mentor and develop the team.

Skills

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

About Orica: At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. We mobilise vital resources essential to progress. With a history dating back to 1874, we are the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world. We are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking and innovation.

Role

Team Lead - Manufacturing – Digital Solutions, based in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. The primary responsibility is to manage Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Motivation outcomes and associated improvement strategies, in support of our growing Digital Solutions business.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Safety, Health, Environment is prioritised throughout the entire Plant Operation.
• Delivering Process Planning as an integrated component of Production Scheduling and Repair & Maintenance of Customer equipment.
• Deliver the final product that meets the scheduled volume demand and QA/QC requirements.
• Managing, motivating, mentoring, training and developing a talented Orica Digital Solutions production, technical and supply chain team.
• Supporting all stakeholders in R&D, Supply Chain, Production and Manufacturing in delivering the overall business objectives.
• Preparing, reviewing, and updating process documentation and standard operating procedures and special test procedures as directed for the existing and future product range.
• Actively lead supply chain with inventory management, production forecasting leading to customer order fulfilment.
• Leading the process and sustaining engineering team in assessing the current manufacturing processes and implementing improvement opportunities to increase efficiencies and deliver growth.
• Driving an inclusive culture of continuous improvement within the operations team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience post professional qualification.
• Direct people management know-how of teams greater than 10 employees.
• Proven leadership and collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operation of the manufacturing workstream.
• Strong experience in best practice PCBA and small batch electromechanical assembly manufacturing.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and production documentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills in fast-paced production environments.
• Data-driven decision-making using KPIs and production metrics.
• Competency in ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills for production reporting and forecasting.
• Direct knowledge of managing all elements of the supply chain, from vendor through manufacturing to product delivery to the end client.
• Extensive experience in implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Firsthand production scheduling knowledge.
• Demonstrated skills associated with stakeholder management and building strong vendor relationships.
• Financial planning and budget management.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Equal Opportunity

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.