Mechanical Team Leader

The Company
A well-established manufacturer of high-specification electronic and electromechanical products is looking to recruit a Manufacturing Team Leader to join its manufacturing team.
Working within a modern production environment, the company supplies engineered products into a range of advanced industrial sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where quality, continuous improvement and teamwork are at the heart of its manufacturing operation.
The Role
As the Manufacturing Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising the encapsulation process for electromechanical assemblies while remaining hands-on within production. You will lead a small team, ensure work is completed to production schedules, and maintain high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support the day-to-day activities of the encapsulation team.
* Plan and allocate workload to meet production schedules and business priorities.
* Carry out sealing, priming, potting and encapsulation of electromechanical assemblies.
* Operate automated encapsulation and dispensing equipment.
* Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of encapsulation equipment and associated machinery.
* Train and develop team members to ensure flexibility and cover across the department.
* Complete production documentation, including non-conformance and rework records.
* Monitor build quality and ensure workmanship standards are maintained.
* Ensure compliance with ESD procedures, quality standards and safe working practices.
* Drive continuous improvement and support 5S initiatives within the department.
* Maintain PPE compliance and ensure a safe working environment at all times.
* Support ISO quality, environmental and health & safety management systems.
* Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to achieve manufacturing targets.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have previous experience within an encapsulation, potting or manufacturing environment and will be comfortable leading a small production team while remaining hands-on.
You should have:
Previous experience within a machinery environment.
Supervisory or Team Leader experience within manufacturing.
Good understanding of mechanical or electromechanical assembly processes.
Experience operating and maintaining production equipment.
Knowledge of modern manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
A proactive approach to quality, safety and process improvement.
The ability to train, mentor and support production staff.
Package
£30,000- £32,000
Company pension
Opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business
Modern manufacturing environment with long-term career prospects