KPI Recruiting are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join a well-established manufacturing business in Congleton. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven supervisory skills who enjoys both leading people and being hands-on in daily operations.

The Role

As a Team Leader, you will oversee and support a small team on the shop floor, ensuring targets are met, quality is maintained, and staff are motivated. This position combines people leadership with hands-on production duties such as cable assembly, wiring, and testing.

Job description & about you.

The Team Leader will be responsible for supervising and supporting a small production team to ensure daily operations run smoothly. This hands-on role combines leadership with active involvement in production, ensuring that targets are met, quality standards are maintained, and staff are motivated and supported in their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and support production staff on the shop floor.
• Assist in the training and development of new and existing team members.
• Monitor workload and allocate tasks to ensure deadlines and targets are achieved.
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and efficiency in all work.
• Be a point of contact between staff and management, communicating updates clearly.
• Encourage a positive, safe, and supportive working environment.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and suggesting process improvements.
• Take a hands-on role in production (cable assembly, wiring, testing, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team-leading role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Excellent communication and people-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Positive, proactive attitude and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in cable assembly, electronics manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Basic understanding of production planning and scheduling.

Personal Qualities

• Approachable, supportive, and a natural motivator.
• Reliable and committed with a strong work ethic.
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a Team Leader, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact Hayley Smith on 01270 589943 for more details or apply online today.

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