At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic production team to hit targets and ensure top-notch quality.
- Company: Join a fast-paced manufacturing company focused on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health perks, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a strong focus on health and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving operational excellence and team development.
- Qualifications: Experience in production leadership and a knack for problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
As a Production Team Leader, you will lead a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health & safety requirements are consistently achieved. You will drive operational performance, develop team capability, and work collaboratively across Production, Quality, Engineering, HR, and Supply Chain to deliver business objectives.
The Role:
- Lead and coordinate daily production activities, allocating labour and resources to maximise efficiency and achieve production targets.
- Monitor production schedules, work-in-progress (WIP), and material flow to ensure on-time delivery and minimise operational bottlenecks.
- Support daily production planning, readiness, and shift handovers, communicating risks, issues, and performance against plan.
- Drive continuous improvement by resolving production challenges, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), and improving manufacturing processes.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards through adherence to work instructions, investigation of non-conformances, and support of quality improvement activities.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members through training, performance reviews, probation management, and regular one-to-one meetings.
- Manage workforce planning, including attendance, absence, overtime, return-to-work processes, and shift compliance.
- Support recruitment, employee relations, and disciplinary processes while promoting a positive and inclusive working environment.
- Champion Health & Safety by investigating incidents, maintaining 5S standards, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence, resource planning, and continuous business improvement.
- Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
- Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in a production & manufacturing leadership role.
- Experience of CNC machining, with knowledge of milling, turning and/or grinding desirable.
- Experience in resource planning & operational management.
- Demonstratable team leadership skills, including coaching & performance management.
- A good understanding of Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement & problem solving techniques.
- A strong understanding of quality, health & safety compliance within a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across functions.
Production Team Leader in Northampton employer: Cosworth
As a Stores Operative with us, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to operational excellence in a supportive and collaborative work environment. We prioritise employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while enjoying competitive benefits and a strong commitment to health and safety. Located in a thriving area, our company fosters a culture of respect and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
