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Manufacturing Team Leader

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 46,000 - 46,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Telford

Expire in: 11 hours

Job Description

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. 

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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