Manufacturing Team leader

Sunday - Thursday Nights 22.00 - 06.00

Wigan - Temp - Perm

£17.00 - £17.50 per hour

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring your production line runs safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operations & Performance
• Lead and manage production staff on shift to ensure optimal labour utilisation
• Oversee machine set-up, start-up, shutdown and safe operation
• Troubleshoot mechanical and engineering issues, completing minor repairs and electrical resets
• Ensure production output meets the daily schedule and SFOL requirements
• Maintain accurate production records and stock transactions
• Drive line efficiency, speed and utilisation in line with KPI targets
• Escalate issues impacting output or quality when required
• Support scheduled maintenance and identify engineering needs
• Contribute to reducing waste, consumption loss, seconds and downtime

Safety & Quality

• Champion a safe working environment and enforce all company safety procedures
• Ensure all guarding, interlocks and safety systems are operational
• Conduct and record regular quality checks, investigate issues and implement corrective actions
• Maintain a clean, audit-ready environment at all times
• Act as Fire Marshall for your section

People Leadership

• Lead, motivate and develop your team to achieve goals and drive continuous improvement
• Conduct return-to-work interviews and support absence management
• Train team members on SOPs, SSOW, H&S processes and production procedures
• Recruit, onboard and upskill staff as required

Skills & Experience

• Experience operating or leading in a production or manufacturing environment is essential
• Mechanical aptitude and basic engineering knowledge
• Ability to operate or learn to operate quilt and pillow production equipment (including fibre feed, blending lines, sewing machines, packers etc.)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail