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Temp - Perm Manufacturing Team Leader (Temporary)

4 December by KPI Recruiting Ltd : Engineering

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -North West England -Greater Manchester -Bryn
Salary:
£17 - £17.50/hour

Manufacturing Team leader

Sunday - Thursday Nights 22.00 - 06.00

Wigan - Temp - Perm

£17.00 - £17.50 per hour

 

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring your production line runs safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Operations & Performance
  • Lead and manage production staff on shift to ensure optimal labour utilisation
  • Oversee machine set-up, start-up, shutdown and safe operation
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and engineering issues, completing minor repairs and electrical resets
  • Ensure production output meets the daily schedule and SFOL requirements
  • Maintain accurate production records and stock transactions
  • Drive line efficiency, speed and utilisation in line with KPI targets
  • Escalate issues impacting output or quality when required
  • Support scheduled maintenance and identify engineering needs
  • Contribute to reducing waste, consumption loss, seconds and downtime

 

Safety & Quality

  • Champion a safe working environment and enforce all company safety procedures
  • Ensure all guarding, interlocks and safety systems are operational
  • Conduct and record regular quality checks, investigate issues and implement corrective actions
  • Maintain a clean, audit-ready environment at all times
  • Act as Fire Marshall for your section

 

People Leadership

  • Lead, motivate and develop your team to achieve goals and drive continuous improvement
  • Conduct return-to-work interviews and support absence management
  • Train team members on SOPs, SSOW, H&S processes and production procedures
  • Recruit, onboard and upskill staff as required

 

 

Skills & Experience

  • Experience operating or leading in a production or manufacturing environment is essential
  • Mechanical aptitude and basic engineering knowledge
  • Ability to operate or learn to operate quilt and pillow production equipment (including fibre feed, blending lines, sewing machines, packers etc.)
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

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