Production Team Leader

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Job Title Production team leader Location: Coventry, CV6 Hours: Monday to Thursday 6:00am to 2:15pm Friday 6:00am to 12:00pm Salary: £19.59 per hour + time and a half overtime About the Company Our client is a Coventry-based global leader in the design and manufacture of precision steering systems. Their components are trusted worldwide across commercial, specialist and military vehicles, where reliability and performance are critical. The business offers a modern manufacturing environment, continued investment, and long-term career stability. Key Responsibilities of a Machine Shop Team Leader / Engineering Team Leader: * Leading daily shift briefs and ensuring production runs to schedule * Managing a team of around 25 employees across milling, turning and assembly * Overseeing holidays, attendance and conducting performance conversations * Supporting disciplinary processes where required * Monitoring output and interpreting production KPIs * Using the ERP system (Sightline – training provided) * Driving productivity, pace and accountability across the shop floor * Escalating issues promptly to maintain performance and quality standards Key Skills of a Machine Shop Team Leader / Engineering Team Leader: * Experience managing a sizeable team within an engineering, production or manufacturing environment * Confident leading performance discussions and holding teams accountable * Strong communication and decision-making skills * Good IT skills and confidence using ERP systems and Excel * A practical, hands-on leadership style suited to a direct shop floor environment * Resilient, organised and people-focused approach Benefits: * 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays * Company pension with 3% employer contribution * Medicash healthcare plan after probation * Death in service benefit (2x salary) * Early finish every Friday * External training and development opportunities * High staff retention and long-term job security To be considered for this role, please call Max Gomer on (phone number removed)
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Location:
Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Salary:
£19.59 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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