Senior Team Leader - Mould Shop

Are you an experienced Senior Team Leader with a background in manufacturing or Engineering? Do you have a proven ability to drive production performance, lead teams, and deliver customer orders on time? If so, our client is seeking a motivated and resilient Team Leader to join their production operation. This role is ideal for someone passionate about health & safety, continuous improvement, and people development.
 
Senior Team Leader
Permanent
Rate dependent on experience
42-hour week on a continental shift pattern
 
Senior Team Leader
Job Description
 

• Lead and champion a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring full compliance with all safety standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Drive production plan adherence to consistently meet customer delivery targets, implementing effective recovery actions when deviations occur.
• Monitor and improve operational performance against key KPIs and PIs, taking ownership of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop Team Leaders and Operators, optimising team performance, capability, and engagement through regular feedback and performance management.
• Provide effective operational leadership across shifts, ensuring adequate resourcing, smooth shift handovers, and escalation support in the absence of the Production Manager.

 
Senior Team Leader
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications
 

• Experienced in managing and supervising teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Skilled leader of Team Leaders and Operators, with expertise in coaching, training, and driving performance improvements.
• Excellent communicator, able to engage, influence, and build strong relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Highly motivated and resilient, with a strong focus on achieving production targets and operational excellence.
• Experienced in implementing and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other IT tools, using data analysis to inform decisions and drive operational improvements.

 
Senior Team Leader
Benefits
 

• Pension contribution scheme
  • 24 annual days plus 5 bank holidays
  • Instant discounts