Manufacturing Team Leader

Manufacturing Team Leader

Salary: £45,000

Location: Telford

Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Lead from the front in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment where your expertise drives performance and innovation.

We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Team Leader to join a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier within a highly automated production environment.

You'll be joining a global automotive engineering and manufacturing business supplying innovative body and chassis solutions to leading OEMs worldwide. Known for investment in technology and people, the company offers a dynamic and progressive environment where you can genuinely build your career.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary of £46,000
• Stable days-based role (Mon-Fri, 8-4)
• Opportunity to work within a globally recognised automotive manufacturer
• Structured development and progression opportunities
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automation
• Supportive, forward-thinking working environment

The Role:

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take ownership of a specialist manufacturing team, driving performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across a fast-paced production area. You will play a key role in optimising processes, reducing downtime, and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and to target.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Drive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance across the department
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency
• Lead production readiness activities, minimising downtime and improving start-up performance
• Analyse process performance data and implement improvements to achieve KPIs
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve right-first-time performance
• Ensure all process documentation, audits, and standard work instructions are maintained to a high standard
• Coach and mentor team members, supporting professional development
• Support new product introduction, launches, and process trials
• Lead problem-solving activities using structured root cause analysis

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• Leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Background in die casting, injection moulding, automotive, or automated/robotic production
• Experience improving process performance and driving continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead and influence teams
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Tier 1 automotive experience
• Knowledge of robotics (e.g. ABB), pneumatics, hydraulics, or electrics
• Experience with PFMEA, audits, or standard work

If you're ready to lead, improve, and make a real impact in a high-tech manufacturing environment-apply today.

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