Manufacturing Team Leader

Manufacturing Team Leader

Location: Lower Dicker, East Sussex

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced leader with a strong background in machining and precision engineering? We are recruiting a Team Leader  to oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently achieved.

As a Team Leader, you will manage machining operations from raw material through to finished components, leading and motivating your team to deliver outstanding results. You'll work closely with Purchasing, Planning, and Engineering to keep production on schedule, while driving continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop the machining cell team

Oversee machining, finishing, and production activities to meet customer demand

Uphold standard work, cellular principles, and visual management systems

Drive continuous improvement, 5S, and problem-solving initiatives

Ensure accurate AX transactions and production documentation Skills & Experience Required:

Strong knowledge of machining and machine shop management

Previous leadership and coaching experience

Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods

Ability to lead from the front with a hands-on approach

Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills  

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to step into a leadership role within a forward-thinking engineering environment. If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Team Leader, apply today