Manufacturing Team Leader in Watford

Manufacturing Team Leader
Location:
near Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Commutable from:
Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, St Albans, Biggleswade, Bedford, Royston, Hitchin, Harlow, Hemel Hempstead, Luton and surrounding areas
Salary:
Up to
£45,000
+ Benefits
Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Manufacturing Team Leader | People Management | Production Leadership | Continuous Improvement | Lean Manufacturing | Stevenage | Up to £45,000
A leading Engineering & Manufacturing organisation is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to join its operations team at its manufacturing facility near Stevenage.
This is an excellent opportunity for a
Manufacturing Team Leader ,
Production Team Leader ,
Manufacturing Supervisor ,
Production Supervisor
or
Assembly Team Leader
looking to take ownership of a key manufacturing area within a growing business.
The successful candidate will lead a team within a busy manufacturing environment, ensuring production targets, quality standards and operational objectives are achieved whilst creating a positive, high-performing team culture. Strong
People Management , coaching and leadership skills will be essential, as this role requires an individual who enjoys developing others, leading from the front and maintaining a visible presence on the shop floor.
Alongside team leadership responsibilities, you'll play a key role in driving
Continuous Improvement , improving manufacturing efficiencies, implementing best practice and helping modernise existing processes. This is an opportunity to join a business where you can genuinely influence how the department develops over time.
Unlike many Manufacturing Team Leader positions, this role offers a combination of
People Management , operational leadership and continuous improvement responsibility, allowing you to make a visible impact on both team performance and manufacturing operations.
The Manufacturing Team Leader Role
As a Manufacturing Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing activities whilst developing your team and driving operational improvements across production and assembly operations.
Responsibilities will include:
Leading, motivating and developing a manufacturing team Creating a positive and high-performing team environment Supporting employee development through coaching and mentoring Managing day-to-day manufacturing activities to ensure production targets are achieved Driving
Lean Manufacturing
and
Continuous Improvement
initiatives Conducting
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
and implementing corrective actions Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and quality Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams Supporting assembly, machining and welding operations Monitoring team performance and operational KPIs Promoting high standards of Health & Safety and Quality Supporting operational excellence and manufacturing improvement activities What We're Looking For
Experience within a
Manufacturing Team Leader ,
Production Team Leader ,
Manufacturing Supervisor ,
Production Supervisor
or similar leadership position Previous
People Management
experience within a manufacturing environment Strong team leadership, coaching and mentoring skills Experience driving
Continuous Improvement
initiatives Knowledge of
Lean Manufacturing
principles Experience conducting
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
and structured problem solving Ability to build credibility and engagement on the shop floor Experience improving manufacturing processes and operational performance Strong communication and stakeholder management skills A proactive, hands-on leadership style with a \"can-do\" approach Industry Backgrounds Considered
Manufacturing / Assembly / Industrial Engineering / Precision Engineering Aerospace / Automotive / Electronics Manufacturing / FMCG Production Engineering / General Manufacturing What's On Offer?
Salary up to
£45,000 + Benefits Opportunity to lead within a growing manufacturing operation Significant
People Management
responsibility Exposure to
Continuous Improvement
and
Lean Manufacturing
programmes Opportunity to influence and modernise manufacturing processes Long-term career development opportunities Diverse manufacturing, assembly and operational improvement projects A highly visible role with genuine impact on business performance Close collaboration with senior operational leadership This Manufacturing Team Leader role is commutable from: Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, St Albans, Biggleswade, Bedford, Royston, Hitchin, Harlow, Hemel Hempstead, Luton and surrounding areas.
If you're a
Manufacturing Team Leader ,
Production Team Leader ,
Manufacturing Supervisor ,
Production Supervisor
or
Assembly Team Leader
looking to further your career within a progressive manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.
To find out more about Progressive please visit
www.progressiverecruitment.com
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales TPBN1_UKTJ