Team Leader SMD (Sheet Metal Department) & Paint Line

Vertiv Group; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Production Supervisor to guide the Sheet Metal Department and Paint Line, ensuring quality and efficiency in daily operations.

This role prioritises leadership, safety, and continuous improvement as you coach teams, manage resources, and meet production targets within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve production goals and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Experience in people management, including training, performance assessment, and maximising output.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety in a factory environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and direction to production teams, ensuring alignment with site and company objectives.
• Drive performance and maintain standards consistent with company expectations for all employees and contractors.
• Manage resources, schedules, and manpower to achieve production targets and meet customer deadlines.
• Support first-line management duties, including coaching, training, and performance assessments.
• Foster a positive, motivated team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Uphold high standards of Health & Safety and promote best practice across the site.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

People management

Health & Safety awareness

Interpersonal communication

Excel (Advanced)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for guiding production teams, managing daily operations, and ensuring project-based production in our Sheet Metal Department and on the Paint Line to ensure or products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your leadership capabilities, influence production performance, and continue building your career within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide daily leadership and direction to production teams, ensuring alignment with site and company objectives.
• Drive performance and maintain standards consistent with company expectations for all employees and contractors.
• Manage resources, schedules, and manpower to achieve production targets and meet customer deadlines.
• Support first-line management duties, including coaching, training, and performance assessments.
• Foster a positive, motivated team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Uphold high standards of Health & Safety and promote best practice across the site.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains within production.

Please note the above duties and responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list. To achieve business objectives, other duties may be included at the discretion of the line manager.

Essential Skills, Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve production goals and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Experience in people management, including training, performance assessment, and maximising output.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety in a factory environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including advanced Excel).

Why Apply?

This is more than a leadership role - it’s an opportunity to make a tangible impact on how we deliver excellence at Campsie. You will be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while helping shape the performance and success of our Switchgear operations.

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