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Shift Team Leader
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Braintree, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Section Leader on behalf of our client based in Braintree, on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of multi-skilled operatives, overseeing KPIs, and ensuring production targets are met within their designated section. This role will involve a combination of hands-on production line work and team leadership to support the wider manufacturing delivery programme.
Roles & Responsibilities
• Lead and manage a section within the production line, ensuring targets and deadlines are achieved
• Oversee the manufacture and assembly of a range of products including vanity units and steel frame building panels
• Drive on-time delivery by ensuring cycle-time adherence and efficient workflow
• Manage equipment and tooling maintenance, certification, and repairs to ensure operational readiness
• Resolve production issues and remove bottlenecks promptly, providing clear direction to staff
• Engage, develop, and support team members through regular performance reviews and training plans
• Identify skills gaps and implement cross-training to maintain a flexible, multi-skilled workforce
• Communicate key information through daily briefings and ensure effective liaison with other departments
• Maintain quality control with a ‘right-first-time’ approach and achieve a 95%+ RFT rate
• Ensure all products pass quality checks before dispatch and reduce defects through root cause analysis
• Promote a ‘safety-first’ culture, ensuring adherence to all risk assessments and safe work procedures
• Lead incident reporting and support health & safety investigations to implement corrective actions
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment, applying 5S principles across the section
• Undertake any other tasks required for the effective operation of the company
Experience, education & qualifications
• Proven experience managing a team in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong knowledge of best practice in operational management
• Health & safety awareness and commitment to safe working practices
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to complete administrative tasks accurately and in line with company procedures
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6am – 3pm
Salary: Competitive hourly rate (plus excellent company benefits)
Benefits include:
• Generous pension scheme (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Private healthcare for employees, partners, and children (up to age 21)
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Life insurance (4x salary) & income protection
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company performance
• On-site gym, health checks, and wellbeing support
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Occupational health nurse on site
• Long service awards and vouchers for life events
• Regular company social events including Family Fun Day, bowling, Christmas party, and sports activities
Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent rolesBefore You Apply
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