Manufacturing Team Leader

Manufacturing Team Leader Derby Monday – Friday days £40,000 Elevation Recruitment Group are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK manufacturer looking for an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader to join their operations team, based in Derby. Reporting into the operations Manager, you'll play a key role in motivating your team, maintaining operational discipline and ensuring products meet customer requirements. Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Team Leader include: • Lead, coach and develop a team of manufacturing operatives • Monitor production schedules and implement recovery plans where required • Complete production audits, ensuring all production areas are fully equipped with materials • Deliver on-the-job training and support operator development • Drive high standards of Health & Safety and promote a positive safety first culture • Complete daily process compliance checks and maintain production documentation • Manage attendance, performance reviews and employee development • Support continuous improvement initiatives and process updates • Work collaboratively with production planning and other departments to achieve business objectives We’re keen to speak with experienced Manufacturing Leaders with the below skills & experience: • Previous leadership experience within medium to high-volume manufacturing • Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate others • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with experience using ERP/MRP systems • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities • A proactive, organised and hands-on approach • Experience within regulated manufacturing such as engineering, chemical processing, defence, automotive or similar would be advantageous • Lean Manufacturing and/or IOSH qualifications would be beneficial but are not essential Please be aware this role is physically demanding covering a large site, and working outdoors. For further information please reach out directly to Emma Bartholomew at Elevation Recruitment Group.