Manufacturing Team Leader – Inspection & Packing

Location: Wolverhampton

Shift: Fixed Early Days (Monday – Friday, 6 am – 2 pm)

Salary: Competitive (Negotiable DOE) + Excellent Benefits Package

The Opportunity

Join a global leader in high-quality, precision manufacturing. We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Production Team Leader to head our Inspection & Packing department (Ceramic Sinks) at our Wolverhampton site.

In this role, you aren’t just a supervisor—you are a key driver of shop-floor success. You will balance hands-on production involvement with frontline leadership to ensure world-class products meet rigorous quality standards. This is the ideal role for a leader who enjoys being "on the tools" while mentoring a team to hit daily output targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Motivate: Direct and support your team to exceed KPIs across Safety, Quality, Output, and Cost.
• Frontline Leadership: Balance active production work with essential management duties.
• Operational Excellence: Conduct daily shift briefings, manage labour resources, and ensure all equipment is "production-ready" via pre-start checks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvements.
• Compliance: Maintain uncompromising Health & Safety and Quality standards in line with company policies.
• Ownership: Identify performance bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to ensure seamless production flow.

What You’ll Bring

The Essentials:

• Proven Leadership: Experience in a hands -on Supervisory or Team Leader role within a manufacturing environment.
• People Management: A natural ability to manage performance, develop talent, and influence a positive team culture.
• Safety First: In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety protocols and Quality Management Systems.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience using ERP/Production Management systems.
• Technical Literacy: Confidence working with automated control systems and understanding their role in production.

The "Nice to Haves":

• Experience in Casting, Engineering, or Ceramics manufacturing.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement tools.

Why Apply?

• Work-Life Balance: Rare 6 am – 2 pm fixed shift pattern with no weekend work.
• Stability: A permanent role within a growing, precision-driven manufacturing business.
• Development: A supportive environment where proactive leadership and process improvements are highly valued.

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Apply today with your updated CV.