Manufacturing Team Leader – Inspection & Packing
| Posting date: | 08 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, WV9 5FH |
| Company: | crooton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1485565572 |
Summary
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.