Group Team Leader
We are seeking an experienced Group Team Leader to join a busy manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will lead a small team on the shop floor, ensuring safe, efficient production of sheet metal and fabricated products while meeting quality and output targets.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, coach and motivate a team of operators to achieve daily production targets and maintain high standards of quality and safety
- Plan and allocate work, monitor progress and adjust resources to meet deadlines
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and production procedures
- Train and develop team members, carry out performance reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Troubleshoot production issues, support first-line technical fixes and liaise with maintenance/engineering as required
- Monitor inventory of materials and report shortages or non-conformances
- Maintain accurate production records and contribute to shift handovers
Required skills and experience:
- Previous manufacturing/production experience, ideally in a supervisory or team leader role
- Hands-on experience with sheet metal or fabricated products and an understanding of production processes for these items
- Strong leadership and communication skills, able to motivate and manage a diverse team
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Basic numeracy and the ability to read production drawings and specifications
- Commitment to health & safety and quality standards
Desirable:
- Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
- Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with fabrication tooling and equipment
What we offer:
- A supportive working environment with opportunities for development and career progression
- Competitive pay and shift/travel allowances where applicable
- Ongoing training and development
To apply, please submit your CV detailing relevant manufacturing/sheet metal experience and supervisory achievements. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
