Team Leader - Production

Rotork plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork plc is seeking a proactive Team Leader to supervise day-to-day production, drive performance, and uphold safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee Operators, coordinate valve production with Planning and Purchasing, and promote continuous improvements to keep production flowing smoothly. Strong leadership and data-driven decision-making are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of lean management techniques.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or leading a team.
• Practical experience of following and applying health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and motivate a team of Operators to achieve daily performance targets.
• Coordinate production activities in line with customer demand and backlog.
• Work collaboratively with Planning and Purchasing teams to ensure timely parts availability.
• Maintain accurate build and test instructions, ensuring internal processes run smoothly.
• Use data-driven insights to support decision-making, including daily SQDCP reporting.
• Actively participate in tier meetings, contributing to problem-solving and process improvements.
• Uphold 5S housekeeping standards and promote an organised, efficient work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Data-driven decisions

Problem-solving

Excel

Safety awareness

Education

Health & Safety training

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Team Leader to oversee our day‑to‑day production activities, ensuring smooth processes, high performance, and a safe working environment.

About the Role

As a key member of our operations team, you’ll manage a team of Operators and coordinate valve production to meet customer demand, backlog requirements, and quality standards. You’ll work closely with Planning and Purchasing teams to ensure parts are delivered on time, enabling your team to keep production flowing efficiently.

This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where you’ll lead by example, maintain high standards, and drive continuous improvement across your area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and motivate a team of Operators to achieve daily performance targets.
• Coordinate production activities in line with customer demand and backlog.
• Work collaboratively with internal Planning and Purchasing teams to ensure timely parts availability.
• Maintain accurate build and test instructions, ensuring internal processes run smoothly.
• Use data‑driven insights to support decision‑making, including daily SQDCP reporting.
• Actively participate in tier meetings, contributing to problem‑solving and process improvements.
• Uphold 5S housekeeping standards and promote an organised, efficient work environment.
• Implement efficiency improvements and address design, infrastructure, or process‑related issues.
• Ensure all safety protocols are followed and maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with other Team Leaders and the Health & Safety Manager to address safety needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership skills with experience coaching and supporting a team.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Confidence in using data to guide decisions and reporting.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards in quality, safety, and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of lean management techniques.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or leading a team.
• Practical experience of following and applying health and safety standards.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Have an ability and willingness to train and coach others.
• Collaborate within a team, providing direction and support to colleagues as needed.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Have a basic understanding of supply chain processes.