Team Leader - Manufacturing

jobs24.co.uk; Winchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

jobs24.co.uk is recruiting for a Team Leader - Manufacturing in the North Chichester area. You will lead, coach, and inspire a dedicated team across machining, cutting, and manual preparation, ensuring quality and safety standards.

Your focus is to drive engagement and a smooth production flow, coordinating with other departments to hit daily targets and maintain process improvements. The role offers £33,000-£36,000 per annum, 40 hours per week, with standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or workshop environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and e-models.
• Leadership experience or readiness to manage a team.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills with a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the manufacturing team across machining, cutting and manual preparation.
• Direct the workflow from machining to manual preparation to meet schedule.
• Ensure work meets drawings, models and specifications; drive continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering and Paint in daily operational meetings.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Tools

CNC/Emmegi

Job description

Team Leader - Manufacturing

Location: North Chichester area

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum (subject to experience)

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 7:00am-1:30pm (40 hours per week)

About the Role

We are seeking an engaging, motivated Team Leader (or an ambitious individual with strong leadership aspirations) to oversee our clients Pre-Paint Manufacturing area. You will lead, coach, and inspire a dedicated team across machining, cutting, and manual preparation. Your primary focus will be driving team engagement, maintaining exceptional quality standards, and ensuring a safe, efficient production flow.

Key Responsibilities

• People Leadership: Lead, support, and develop the team, allocating daily work, providing regular coaching, and building an accountable, motivated environment.
• Operational Flow: Direct the workflow from machining through to manual preparation to ensure components are ready for the Paint Department on schedule.
• Quality & Standards: Ensure all work meets exact drawings, models, and specifications, driving continuous process improvements alongside technical teams.
• Collaboration: Act as the operational link across Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, and Paint, attending key daily operational meetings.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a manufacturing (any sector), machining, or workshop environment.
• Practical understanding of machinery, cutting, and manual processes (experience with CNC/Emmegi is advantageous).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and e-models.
• Demonstrated leadership skills or the strong desire, aptitude, and confidence to step up into team management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a commitment to high safety and quality standards.