Production Team Leader / Supervisor

Team Leader – Manufacturing – Ashton Under Lyne Full time, permanent position, day shift A well-established manufacturer supplying major UK retailers is looking for a team leader with strong man management skills to be responsible for a small team of machinists operating a range of wood cutting equipment. This is a hands-on role working alongside the team in a busy light manufacturing environment. As Team Leader you will be responsible for: * Leading, motivating and overseeing a team of production operatives to ensure schedules are met within required time frames and to set QC standards. * Supporting and training operatives and maintaining records. * Driving standards and monitoring quality controls to reduce issues and delays * Health and safety departmental responsibility * Troubleshooting machinery issues and developing improved production techniques. You will ideally have the following skills and experience: * Experience in light manufacturing within a wood / MDF environment ideal but not essential. * Ability to motivate and lead a team * Highly organised with strong administration and communication skills. * Interest in process improvement and increasing performance * Hardworking and motivated with a can-do attitude happy to lead by example You would join a strong cohort of team leaders responsible for their own departments and play a key role in our continued growth and development. Salary: Competitive plus Annual Bonus To Apply: Please press the 'apply' button, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 28 days. This role may be of interest to the following: Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Logistics, Production Team Leader, Manager, Senior Production Operative, Stockport, Bury, Hyde, Oldham