Team Leader: Safety & Operational Excellence

Holcim; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Staff discounts

Zero Harm culture

Job summary

Holcim UK seeks a proactive Team Leader to drive operational excellence on the factory shop floor. You will lead and develop operatives, foster a safe, inclusive culture and collaborate across functions to keep production running smoothly.

We value leadership, safety focus, and clear communication as you implement Zero Harm initiatives, manage daily priorities, and support continuous improvements in a large-scale building solutions business.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Strong safety mindset with IOSH certification or equivalent training.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion Health, Safety and Wellbeing, promoting a Zero Harm culture and delivering safety talks.
• Lead, train and support shop-floor operatives to meet daily production targets.
• Manage production plans and local budgets, ensuring product quality and continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration across factory functions to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety-conscious

People development

IT literacy

Education

IOSH certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Holcim UK seeks a proactive Team Leader to drive operational excellence on the factory shop floor. You will lead and develop operatives, foster a safe, inclusive culture and collaborate across functions to keep production running smoothly.

We value leadership, safety focus, and clear communication as you implement Zero Harm initiatives, manage daily priorities, and support continuous improvements in a large-scale building solutions business.