Team Leader

Staff Power Group; North Shields; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Power Group in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Team Leader for assembly operations in North Shields. You will manage a section, uphold KPIs and safety standards, and ensure product quality across shifts.

Responsibilities include training new starters, coordinating with the Factory Manager and Production Engineer, driving continuous improvement, and handling ad hoc reporting. Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in an assembly environment, with ideally 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Electrical background is ideal.
• Good communication and teamwork expected.
• Strong time management, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Run your section in accordance with company procedures and KPIs for the factory.
• Ensure safety and quality of products by enforcing standards.
• Train new starters and existing staff on products and processes.
• Resolve issues with other operational areas via cross-functional teams.
• Liaise with the Factory Manager, Production Engineer and other areas on improvements.
• Review BOMs and drawings for compliance and discrepancies.
• Enforce company policies and safety policies.
• Drive Continuous Improvement to meet KPIs and reduce waste.
• Provide cover for other Team Leaders during holidays or absences.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as directed by management.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Profile

• Additional time will be set aside for the items below in addition to your normal duties.
• To have an understanding of all products and keep up to date with changes.
• To run your section in accordance with company procedures and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the factory.
• To ensure the safety and quality of products delivered to customers is maintained at all times by checking that all staff work within required standards in your section.
• To ensure new starters and existing staff are fully trained on all relevant products and processes within your area.
• To resolve issues with other operational areas in the factory as required through cross-functional teams.
• To liaise with the Factory Manager, Production Engineer and other operational areas regarding improvements, providing feedback on performance, issues and information as required in company procedures and KPIs.
• To liaise with the Design Office on new product introductions to maximise production efficiency and meet quality requirements.
• To ensure that manufactured products comply with design specifications and advise of any discrepancies between Bills of Materials (BOMs) and assembly drawings.
• To ensure and enforce that company policies and procedures are always followed.
• To monitor and enforce health and safety policies within operational areas and liaise with the Health & Safety Officer as required.
• To drive Continuous Improvement activities, with the support of the Production Engineer, to achieve section KPIs, enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• To manage absence, conduct and performance within your team through company performance management processes and standard procedures, including absence and conduct documentation.
• To provide cover for other Team Leaders during periods of holiday or absence.
• To undertake ad hoc reports and tasks as directed by the Factory Manager or Operations Director.

Skills and Experience Required.

• Minimum 5 year's experience in an assembly environment and ideally 2-3 years in a supervisory role
• Ideally an electrical background
• Good communication skills
• Team member
• Time Management and planning skills
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Computer literate

Working Hours 08:00 - 16:30