At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-performing manufacturing team and drive operational excellence.
- Company: Join a leading global manufacturer with a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment that supports personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by developing teams and improving processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing leadership and a passion for continuous improvement.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
- Manufacturing Team Manager
- North Devon based
Copello are partnering with a leading global manufacturing business to recruit a Manufacturing Team Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production or operations professional looking to lead a high-performing manufacturing team within a fast-paced engineering environment.
The successful candidate will take ownership of a defined production area, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
You'll play a key role in driving operational performance, developing teams, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across your designated production area.
- Manage, coach and develop both hourly and salaried team members, ensuring resources are effectively aligned to production demand.
- Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Champion a positive safety culture, ensuring best practice is embedded across the production environment.
- Deliver against key operational KPIs, including productivity, quality, on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, reduce waste and increase performance.
- Work closely with maintenance and facilities teams to maximise equipment availability and plant performance.
- Foster a collaborative, engaged and high-performing team culture by recognising success, developing capability and empowering individuals to make decisions.
- Provide clear leadership, direction and support to achieve business objectives.
About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who have
- A degree qualification or equivalent industry experience.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or operations leadership role.
- Experience managing, coaching and developing production teams.
- A strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, including tools such as 6S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work and Visual Management.
- Proven problem-solving experience using structured improvement techniques such as A3 or 8D.
- Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to prioritise competing demands while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery.
- A proactive approach with a genuine passion for developing people and driving positive change.
- What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- The opportunity to join a well-established global manufacturer with an excellent reputation.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- A collaborative working environment where continuous improvement is encouraged and supported.
- The chance to make a genuine impact by leading operational improvements and developing high-performing teams.
- Please note: Please note BPSS Clearance must be obtainable for this role
If you feel you have the right skills and experience, please apply now and I will be in touch for a further conversation
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