Press Shop Team Leader

Press Shop Team Leader Location: Leamington Spa Contract Basis: Permanent Pay Rate:GBP18.34 per hour + shift allowance Hours: 39 hours per week working rotating shifts Join a fast–paced manufacturing environment as a Press Shop Team Leader, taking responsibility for leading operational teams to deliver outstanding quality, safety, and production performance. This role is pivotal in supporting day–to–day manufacturing operations, ensuring processes are followed, teams are developed, and customer expectations are consistently achieved. Why Join as a Press Shop Team Leader? Play a key role in driving operational excellence within manufacturing operationsLead and develop production teams in a dynamic environmentInfluence continuous improvement initiatives and process optimisation activitiesSupport a culture focused on safety, quality, and performanceWork closely with management and cross–functional teams to achieve business objectives Key Responsibilities of the Press Shop Team Leader: Must have experience working in a manufacturing press shop environmentExperience operating mechanical, hydraulic, or servo presses safely and efficiently.Knowledge of metal stamping, pressing, and forming processes.Provide technical guidance and support to operational teams.Act as the main point of contact for production activities and key stakeholders.Coordinate workforce deployment, machine utilisation, and shift resources.Lead shift handovers and maintain accurate operational records.Ensure work is completed in line with procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental, and 6S requirements.Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.Support employee development through training and coaching.Investigate operational issues, implement corrective actions, and escalate where necessary.Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and overall team performance.Conduct investigations and produce reports when required.Maintain clear communication across teams to support operational success. Hours & Pay: Hours: 39 hours per week Pay: GBP18.34 per hour + shift allowance Rotating Fortnightly Shifts Monday to Thursday 06.00am – 14.00pm (8 hours per day) Friday 06.00am – 13.00pm (7 hours per day) Monday to Thursday 14.00pm –22.00pm (8 hours per day) Friday 13.00pm –20.00pm (7 hours per day Ready to Join the Team? If you are an experienced Press Shop Team Leader with a passion for developing people, driving performance, and delivering operational excellence, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within a manufacturing environment. Apply now with your CV, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the next steps. All applications are handled with the utmost confidentiality. Key Skills: Press Shop, Team Leader, Manufacturing Leadership, Production Management, Continuous Improvement, Health & Safety, Team Development, Workforce Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Systems, Process Improvement, Employee Training, 6S, Problem Solving, Manufacturing Operations, Communication Skills