Team Leader

We are recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to join an established manufacturing business based in Medway Towns

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and motivated leader with manufacturing experience to oversee a production team and ensure the smooth and efficient running of daily operations.

You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of health and safety, product quality and production performance, while developing your team and driving continuous improvements across the site.

Working Hours

The role operates on a rotating shift pattern:

* Day shifts: 6:00am - 2:00pm.
* Night shifts: Four 12-hour shifts, 6:00am - 6:00pm.
* Working week: 40 hours, Monday to Friday.
* Overtime: Mandatory weekly overtime. Applicants must be flexible and willing to work additional hours every week.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead, motivate and manage a team of approximately 10 manufacturing employees.
* Oversee daily production activities to ensure targets and deadlines are achieved.
* Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring all procedures and safe working practices are followed.
* Complete toolbox talks, risk assessments and safety checks.
* Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
* Maintain high product quality standards and investigate customer complaints.
* Monitor production performance, productivity and operational costs.
* Manage employee attendance, performance, training and development.
* Ensure raw materials and stock levels are effectively managed.
* Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, efficiency and productivity.
* Implement continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.
* Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the site.
* Work closely with management, engineering and other departments to support overall site performance.

Essential Skills & Experience

* Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader or management role within manufacturing.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
* Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience managing production targets, quality and operational performance.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
* A proactive approach with a focus on maintaining high standards and continuous improvement.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

* IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
* Manufacturing-related NVQ or similar qualification.
* Experience in concrete, construction products or high-volume manufacturing.
* Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement training.
* FLT licence.
* Experience managing budgets, labour costs and stock control.

If you have manufacturing leadership experience and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply today!