Team Leader

Magnet; Tees Valley; In loco; GBP 30.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Night shift allowance

Subsidised canteen

Fantastic company discounts

Access to Retail Trust

Flexible holidays

Wellbeing support

Lifestyle perks

Collaborative culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Magnet in Darlington is seeking a Team Leader to oversee a team, ensuring output aligns with production plans while maintaining high quality and customer service.

You will lead, develop, and support colleagues to deliver safe, efficient production, while driving continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing practices on site.

Competenze

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organisation and leadership abilities.
• Confident presenting ideas, motivating others and promoting teamwork.
• Knowledge of production and management systems in medium to large batch manufacturing.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a Team Leader or similar supervisory role is desirable.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and behavioural safety practices.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and woodworking machinery.

Mansioni

• Be an active member of the site leadership team, contributing to operational decision-making and supporting the achievement of wider business objectives.
• Provide effective first-line management, leading, supporting, and developing colleagues to deliver safe, high-quality and efficient production.
• Deliver production in line with plans issued by the Planning team.
• Manage colleague attendance and ensure absence records are completed accurately.
• Support colleague performance through regular appraisals and development plans.
• Lead weekly team briefings and communicate key updates.
• Promote Health & Safety by following legislation, conducting audits, and supporting accident investigations.
• Support HR processes, mentor team members, and foster a positive, no-blame culture.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing Lean manufacturing practices and contributing to site business objectives.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication

Planning and leadership

Presentation and motivation

Production and management systems

Manufacturing experience (3+ years)

Team Leader experience desirable

Health & Safety knowledge

Lean manufacturing tools & woodworking

Descrizione del lavoro

Role: Team Leader

Reports to: Production Lead

Location: Darlington

Hours:37.5 / 39 hours

Salary: £33,002.12+ shift allowance

We’re seeking a Team Leader to manage a team of people with the objective of making sure that output levels are achieved whilst maintaining high levels of quality and customer service.

What’s in it for you?

• Night shift allowance
• Subsidised canteen
• Fantastic company discounts: Up to 80% off our stylish kitchen ranges and products
• Access to Retail Trust
• Flexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme
• Wellbeing support: Access to our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7
• Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and savings on hundreds of top brands via our benefits app
• A collaborative culture built on care, inclusion, and continuous improvement

What you’ll be doing:

• Be an active member of the site leadership team, contributing to operational decision-making and supporting the achievement of wider business objectives
• Provide effective first-line management, leading, supporting, and developing colleagues to deliver safe, high-quality and efficient production
• Deliver production in line with plans issued by the Planning team
• Manage colleague attendance and ensure absence records are completed accurately
• Support colleague performance through regular appraisals and development plans
• Lead weekly team briefings and communicate key updates
• Promote Health & Safety by following legislation, conducting audits, and supporting accident investigations
• Support HR processes, mentor team members, and foster a positive, no-blame culture
• Drive continuous improvement by developing Lean manufacturing practices and contributing to site business objectives.

Who we’re looking for:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, organisation, and leadership abilities
• Confident presenting ideas, motivating others, and promoting teamwork
• Knowledge of production and management systems in medium to large batch manufacturing
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in a Team Leader or similar supervisory role is desirable
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and behavioural safety practices
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and woodworking machinery

Why choose Magnet?

At Magnet, we bring over 100 years of heritage, but our focus is firmly on the future.
As the UK’s leading kitchen specialist, our success is driven by the expertise, insight and innovation of our people.

We’re in the middle of an exciting transformation, with a real opportunity to shape how we work, grow and deliver for our customers. We’re always open to fresh thinking and new perspectives, so even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match, we’d still love to hear from you.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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