Job Description
Team Leader Manufacturing Operations
Location Clevedon
Hours Full-Time
- X Team Leader for Earlies (6am to 2pm Monday to Friday ) £23.84 per hour
Monday to Thursday 06.00 to 14.15
Friday 06.00 to 11.30
- X Team Leader for Lates (2.30pm to Midnight Monday to Thursday) £25.91
Monday to Wednesday: 14:30 to 00:30
Thursday: 14:30 to 00:00
Friday: Non-working day
Duration Ongoing Contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Leader to join a leading manufacturing organisation in Clevedon. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is passionate about driving team performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
The Role
As Team Leader, you will take ownership of a defined production cell, ensuring operational activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead, coach, and develop a multi-skilled team, ensuring targets are met while fostering a positive and high-performing culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring output meets agreed schedules and quality standards
- Promote a strong health, safety, and well being culture across the team
- Drive efficiency through effective use of people, time, and resources
- Manage team performance, behaviour, attendance, and development
- Deliver daily team briefings and ensure clear communication across departments
- Identify process improvements and support implementation of operational changes
- Resolve production issues quickly and effectively
- Maintain workplace organisation standards (e.g., 6S)
- Support training, coaching, and development to build a capable, flexible workforce
- Act as a key point of contact for technical and quality-related matters
About You
- Proven experience leading and motivating teams within a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Competent in IT systems, including Microsoft Office
- A proactive, hands-on leadership style with a focus on continuous improvement
Desirable:
- HNC (or equivalent) in a manufacturing or engineering discipline
What You ll Bring
- A strong commitment to health & safety
- A collaborative and supportive leadership approach
- The ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams
- A continuous improvement mindset
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen teams and drive better outcomes, and we actively encourage candidates from under represented backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can make a real impact on operations, team development, and business performance.
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