Team Leader

Job Title: Team Leader - Manufacturing Location: Redditch Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (£19.72 per hour) Working Hours: Day shift - Monday to Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm, Friday 7:00am–12:00pm About the Company We are proud to partner with a highly reputable manufacturing business renowned for its excellent working environment, strong team culture, and exceptionally low staff turnover. This company genuinely invests in its people, offering clear progression opportunities and long-term career development. The Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Team Leader to oversee a team of operatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will be responsible for driving performance, maintaining high standards, and ensuring operational targets are consistently achieved. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop a team of operatives to meet production targets Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews Monitor and drive team performance to consistently achieve KPIs Maintain high standards of safety, quality and productivity Ensure compliance with 5S and continuous improvement practises Work safely within an environment involving chemicals, adhering to all safety procedures Oversee and support machinery operation, ensuring efficient and safe usage Identify training needs and support team development Foster a high-performance culture across the team Requirements Proven experience in a Team Leader or supervisory role within manufacturing Strong leadership skills with experience managing large teams Demonstrated ability to drive performance and achieve targets Knowledge of KPIs, continuous improvement and 5S methodology Experience working in environments involving chemicals is highly desirable Good understanding of machinery operation and production processes Excellent communication and organisational skills Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong work ethic What's on Offer Competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum Excellent working hours with an early finish on Fridays Clear progression opportunities within a growing business Supportive and stable working environment with low staff turnover WAR23