Team Leader

Edge Recruits; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Plymouth is looking for a Team Leader for alternating shifts. The role involves leading a team to meet production targets, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing environment and possess strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £41,760 with training opportunities for further development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

ILM Level 5 & IOSH training provided

Development opportunities (Six Sigma, Core Tools)

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety compliance.
• Track record of meeting daily production targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to meet daily output and productivity targets.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies.
• Maintain quality standards through verification and analysis.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

IT skills (Excel)

Education

ILM Level 3+ or equivalent leadership qualification

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

SAP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Title: Team Leader - Manufacturing (Alternating Shifts)
Salary: £38,400 starting (including 20% shift premium) - up to £41,760 dependant on experience
Shifts: Alternating Shift Pattern

About the Role

We're seeking a proactive, hands-on Team Leader to oversee a shift team and production area.
You'll drive performance across Safety, Quality, and Productivity, taking full ownership of results.
Be part of a global engineering innovator supplying advanced systems to multiple industries.
Bring your leadership skills and help push the boundaries of efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team, including Cell Leaders, to meet daily output and productivity targets.

• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies (risk assessments, safety audits, PPE, incident reporting).

• Maintain quality standards - verification, dimensional checks, root cause analysis, and scrap reduction.

• Manage staffing levels, training needs, and ensure no task is undertaken without correct training/sign-off.

• Handle recruitment, appraisals, investigations, and disciplinary processes.

• Monitor and act on OEE performance, implementing recovery and improvement plans.

• Drive continuous improvement and 5S initiatives across the department.

What We're Looking For
Essential:

• Proven experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment (assembly or machine shop).

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety compliance.

• Track record of meeting daily production targets.

• Experience implementing 5S initiatives.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and IT skills (Excel).

Desirable:

• ILM Level 3+ or equivalent leadership qualification.

• IOSH Managing Safely.

• Experience with PDCA cycle, 8D problem solving, or SAP/MRP systems.

What's in it for You

• Competitive salary with shift premium (up to £41,760 for top-tier candidates).

• ILM Level 5 & IOSH training provided.

• Opportunities for further development (Six Sigma, Core Tools, Covey 7 Habits).

• Work in a forward-thinking, continuous improvement-driven environment.

Apply Today

If you're ready to lead from the front and make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

- Call 01803 840844 and ask for Chris Henry or email [e-mail] to learn more.

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