Manufacturing Team Leader – Chelmsford, Essex

Manufacturing Team Leader – Chelmsford, Essex

My client are a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of specialized components and subsystems,  enabling some of the world’s leading OEMs to deliver innovative systems for medical and science, aerospace, defense, and industrial and commercial applications. They are seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to join their ever-expanding team. The Manufacturing Team Leader is responsible for managing a production area’s performance and managing a team of operators. The role will also involve working closely alongside Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Quality, and Equipment Maintenance so strong communication skills are essential.

The Manufacturing Team Leader’s responsibilities:

Skills Matrix Management of the whole team, this will involve analysis of any skills gaps that exist and the creation of a training plan to close the gaps with minimum interruption to output. Performance Management which will involve managing their team using the disciplinary processes.

Constraint management with regards to equipment downtime, absence management and ensuring the provision of multi-skilled operators. Managing the production team to work to the latest Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Running various Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) reports and then managing the production area to ensure that these KPIs are maintained within the targets defined. Team Leaders will also be expected to assist in equipment planning for their production area alongside Manufacturing Management. Carrying out audits of the production area and maintaining an action list for the resolution of any issues that arise from the audit.

Qualifications:

GCSE level or equivalent English, Maths, Science and IT Responsibility of delivering to specified targets. A basic knowledge of Lean tools/approaches e.G. 5S, Just-in-Time, Jidoka To apply for the Manufacturing Team Leader role please send your CV to or call Abbie on for more information, otherwise we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other roles.