Team Leader

Magnet; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

Subsidised canteen

80% discounts on kitchen ranges

Access to Retail Trust

Holiday purchase scheme

Wellbeing support (virtual GP & EAP)

Job summary

Magnet is seeking a Team Leader in Darlington to manage a production team, ensuring output targets and quality standards are met while delivering excellent customer service. The role reports to the Production Lead and involves implementing Lean practices, staff coaching, and safety compliance.

You will lead weekly briefings, manage attendance, and support HR processes, fostering a positive, no-blame culture. A strong background in medium to large batch manufacturing and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a Team Leader or similar supervisory role is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organisation, and leadership abilities.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and behavioural safety practices.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and woodworking machinery.

Responsibilities

• 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; ensure training to achieve targets.
• Lead weekly team briefings and communicate key updates.
• Promote Health & Safety by following legislation, audits, and investigations.
• Support HR processes, mentor team members, and foster a positive culture.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing Lean practices and contributing to site objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Woodworking machinery

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

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:

• 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 plansEnsure colleagues are trained to achieve production, quality, and efficiency targets
• 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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