Manufacturing Team Leader

Steelway Fensecure Ltd; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturing company located in West Bromwich is seeking a proactive Team Leader to oversee daily operations across Laser, Press, Fabrication, and Assembly departments. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing, particularly in the steel industry, and will lead a team of six members by motivating and supporting them to achieve production targets. This role promises not only strategic responsibilities but also hands-on involvement to ensure a safe and efficient working environment. Competitive compensation and development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Cycle to Work scheme

Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing essential, ideally in the steel industry.
• Previous experience operating laser cutting machines essential.
• Strong organisational skills with prioritisation ability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day production requirements in various departments.
• Participate in practical work supporting production output.
• Liaise with operations to meet manufacturing targets.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Laser cutting machine operation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Production target understanding

Safety commitment

Exposure to similar products

Job description

Steelway Brickhouse, based in West Bromwich, is a key division of the business, producing precision-engineered access covers & frames for use across the Water, Sewer, Telecommunications, Power, Rail, Domestic, Industrial, & Commercial markets – using mild steel, stainless steel, & aluminium.

About the Role

We are looking for an organised, proactive, & hands‑on Team Leader to support daily operations across our, Laser, Press, Fabrication & Assembly departments.

Reporting to the Shopfloor Supervisor, you will play a key role in delivering production outputs, maintaining high standards, coordinating workflow, & supporting continuous improvement. Not only will you act as a point of guidance for your team - ensuring priorities are met, targets achieved, & a safe, efficient working environment is upheld, but you will also take a hands‑on, practical approach to leading by example.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional to take on a leadership role within a respected & growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day production requirements within the Laser, Press, Fabrication & Assembly departments
• Participate in practical work to support production output & quality
• Work closely with the Operations team to understand & meet manufacturing targets
• Liaise with Supply Chain, Distribution, & Despatch to ensure priorities are aligned & completed
• Monitor sub‑assembly stocks & consumables, raising order requirements as needed
• Record outputs & relevant KPIs daily using company systems
• Lead, motivate, & support a team of comprising 6 members - managing performance, standards, & punctuality
• Assist with the induction, training, & development of employees in line with business requirements
• Uphold safe working practices & proactively identify improvement opportunities
• Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations
• Undertake additional reasonable tasks as required by the business

Additional Team Leader Responsibilities

• Fire Marshall
• First Aider
• Health & Safety Representative
• Deputise for Shopfloor Supervisor as required
• Cover for other Team Leaders as required & ensure effective communication

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience within manufacturing - essential (ideally within the steel industry)
• Previous experience operating laser cutting machines - essential (Bodor preferred)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise & coordinate workflow
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with colleagues across departments.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, & coach a team
• Good understanding of production targets, output planning, & performance management
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and following established procedures.
• Previous exposure to Steelway Brickhouse products (or similar) would be advantageous

What We Offer

• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development & training
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown

If you feel you have the skills & drive to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV to [e-mail] with the subject line "Job Application - Manufacturing Team Leader" and ensure that your contact details are correct.

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