Team Leader

Job Title: Team Leader - Manufacturing (Alternating Shifts)
Salary: £38,400 starting (including 20% shift premium) - up to £41,760 dependant on experience
Shifts: Alternating Shift Pattern

About the Role

We're seeking a proactive, hands-on Team Leader to oversee a shift team and production area.
You'll drive performance across Safety, Quality, and Productivity, taking full ownership of results.
Be part of a global engineering innovator supplying advanced systems to multiple industries.
Bring your leadership skills and help push the boundaries of efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead and manage a team, including Cell Leaders, to meet daily output and productivity targets.

  
  


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  Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies (risk assessments, safety audits, PPE, incident reporting).

  
  


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  Maintain quality standards - verification, dimensional checks, root cause analysis, and scrap reduction.

  
  


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  Manage staffing levels, training needs, and ensure no task is undertaken without correct training/sign-off.

  
  


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  Handle recruitment, appraisals, investigations, and disciplinary processes.

  
  


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  Monitor and act on OEE performance, implementing recovery and improvement plans.

  
  


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  Drive continuous improvement and 5S initiatives across the department.

  
  

What We're Looking For
Essential:

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  Proven experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment (assembly or machine shop).

  
  


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  Strong knowledge of Health & Safety compliance.

  
  


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  Track record of meeting daily production targets.

  
  


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  Experience implementing 5S initiatives.

  
  


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  Excellent communication, problem-solving, and IT skills (Excel).

  
  

Desirable:

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  ILM Level 3+ or equivalent leadership qualification.

  
  


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  IOSH Managing Safely.

  
  


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  Experience with PDCA cycle, 8D problem solving, or SAP/MRP systems.

  
  

What's in it for You

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  Competitive salary with shift premium (up to £41,760 for top-tier candidates).

  
  


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  ILM Level 5 & IOSH training provided.

  
  


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  Opportunities for further development (Six Sigma, Core Tools, Covey 7 Habits).

  
  


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  Work in a forward-thinking, continuous improvement-driven environment.

  
  

Apply Today

If you're ready to lead from the front and make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

- Call 01803 840844 and ask for Chris Henry or email chris.henry@mego.co.uk to learn more.

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