Manufacturing Team Leader
Posted on May 20, 2026 by CV-Library
The Wyke, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£46k - £46k Annual
Full-Time
Manufacturing Team Leader
Salary: £45,000
Location: Telford
Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Lead from the front in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment where your expertise drives performance and innovation.
We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Team Leader to join a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier within a highly automated production environment.
You'll be joining a global automotive engineering and manufacturing business supplying innovative body and chassis solutions to leading OEMs worldwide. Known for investment in technology and people, the company offers a dynamic and progressive environment where you can genuinely build your career.
What's On Offer:
Competitive salary of £46,000
Stable days-based role (Mon-Fri, 8-4)
Opportunity to work within a globally recognised automotive manufacturer
Structured development and progression opportunities
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automation
Supportive, forward-thinking working environment
The Role:
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take ownership of a specialist manufacturing team, driving performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across a fast-paced production area. You will play a key role in optimising processes, reducing downtime, and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and to target.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and develop a team within a high-volume manufacturing environment
Drive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance across the department
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency
Lead production readiness activities, minimising downtime and improving start-up performance
Analyse process performance data and implement improvements to achieve KPIs
Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve right-first-time performance
Ensure all process documentation, audits, and standard work instructions are maintained to a high standard
Coach and mentor team members, supporting professional development
Support new product introduction, launches, and process trials
Lead problem-solving activities using structured root cause analysis
What we are looking for:
Essential:
Leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Background in die casting, injection moulding, automotive, or automated/robotic production
Experience improving process performance and driving continuous improvement
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Confident communicator with the ability to lead and influence teams
Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable:
Tier 1 automotive experience
Knowledge of robotics (e.g. ABB), pneumatics, hydraulics, or electrics
Experience with PFMEA, audits, or standard work
If you're ready to lead, improve, and make a real impact in a high-tech manufacturing environment-apply today.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
Salary: £45,000
Location: Telford
Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Lead from the front in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment where your expertise drives performance and innovation.
We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Team Leader to join a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier within a highly automated production environment.
You'll be joining a global automotive engineering and manufacturing business supplying innovative body and chassis solutions to leading OEMs worldwide. Known for investment in technology and people, the company offers a dynamic and progressive environment where you can genuinely build your career.
What's On Offer:
Competitive salary of £46,000
Stable days-based role (Mon-Fri, 8-4)
Opportunity to work within a globally recognised automotive manufacturer
Structured development and progression opportunities
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automation
Supportive, forward-thinking working environment
The Role:
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take ownership of a specialist manufacturing team, driving performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across a fast-paced production area. You will play a key role in optimising processes, reducing downtime, and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and to target.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and develop a team within a high-volume manufacturing environment
Drive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance across the department
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency
Lead production readiness activities, minimising downtime and improving start-up performance
Analyse process performance data and implement improvements to achieve KPIs
Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve right-first-time performance
Ensure all process documentation, audits, and standard work instructions are maintained to a high standard
Coach and mentor team members, supporting professional development
Support new product introduction, launches, and process trials
Lead problem-solving activities using structured root cause analysis
What we are looking for:
Essential:
Leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Background in die casting, injection moulding, automotive, or automated/robotic production
Experience improving process performance and driving continuous improvement
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Confident communicator with the ability to lead and influence teams
Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable:
Tier 1 automotive experience
Knowledge of robotics (e.g. ABB), pneumatics, hydraulics, or electrics
Experience with PFMEA, audits, or standard work
If you're ready to lead, improve, and make a real impact in a high-tech manufacturing environment-apply today.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
Reference: 225137812
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Manufacturing Team Leader
Posted on May 20, 2026 by CV-Library
The Wyke, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£46k - £46k Annual
Full-Time
Manufacturing Team Leader
Salary: £45,000
Location: Telford
Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Lead from the front in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment where your expertise drives performance and innovation.
We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Team Leader to join a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier within a highly automated production environment.
You'll be joining a global automotive engineering and manufacturing business supplying innovative body and chassis solutions to leading OEMs worldwide. Known for investment in technology and people, the company offers a dynamic and progressive environment where you can genuinely build your career.
What's On Offer:
Competitive salary of £46,000
Stable days-based role (Mon-Fri, 8-4)
Opportunity to work within a globally recognised automotive manufacturer
Structured development and progression opportunities
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automation
Supportive, forward-thinking working environment
The Role:
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take ownership of a specialist manufacturing team, driving performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across a fast-paced production area. You will play a key role in optimising processes, reducing downtime, and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and to target.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and develop a team within a high-volume manufacturing environment
Drive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance across the department
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency
Lead production readiness activities, minimising downtime and improving start-up performance
Analyse process performance data and implement improvements to achieve KPIs
Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve right-first-time performance
Ensure all process documentation, audits, and standard work instructions are maintained to a high standard
Coach and mentor team members, supporting professional development
Support new product introduction, launches, and process trials
Lead problem-solving activities using structured root cause analysis
What we are looking for:
Essential:
Leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Background in die casting, injection moulding, automotive, or automated/robotic production
Experience improving process performance and driving continuous improvement
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Confident communicator with the ability to lead and influence teams
Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable:
Tier 1 automotive experience
Knowledge of robotics (e.g. ABB), pneumatics, hydraulics, or electrics
Experience with PFMEA, audits, or standard work
If you're ready to lead, improve, and make a real impact in a high-tech manufacturing environment-apply today.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
Salary: £45,000
Location: Telford
Working Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Lead from the front in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment where your expertise drives performance and innovation.
We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Team Leader to join a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier within a highly automated production environment.
You'll be joining a global automotive engineering and manufacturing business supplying innovative body and chassis solutions to leading OEMs worldwide. Known for investment in technology and people, the company offers a dynamic and progressive environment where you can genuinely build your career.
What's On Offer:
Competitive salary of £46,000
Stable days-based role (Mon-Fri, 8-4)
Opportunity to work within a globally recognised automotive manufacturer
Structured development and progression opportunities
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and automation
Supportive, forward-thinking working environment
The Role:
This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take ownership of a specialist manufacturing team, driving performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across a fast-paced production area. You will play a key role in optimising processes, reducing downtime, and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and to target.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and develop a team within a high-volume manufacturing environment
Drive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance across the department
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency
Lead production readiness activities, minimising downtime and improving start-up performance
Analyse process performance data and implement improvements to achieve KPIs
Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve right-first-time performance
Ensure all process documentation, audits, and standard work instructions are maintained to a high standard
Coach and mentor team members, supporting professional development
Support new product introduction, launches, and process trials
Lead problem-solving activities using structured root cause analysis
What we are looking for:
Essential:
Leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Background in die casting, injection moulding, automotive, or automated/robotic production
Experience improving process performance and driving continuous improvement
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Confident communicator with the ability to lead and influence teams
Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable:
Tier 1 automotive experience
Knowledge of robotics (e.g. ABB), pneumatics, hydraulics, or electrics
Experience with PFMEA, audits, or standard work
If you're ready to lead, improve, and make a real impact in a high-tech manufacturing environment-apply today.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
Reference: 225137812
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