Manufacturing Team Leader

Manufacturing Team Leader (3‑Shift Rotation)

Location:

Derby, United Kingdom
Type:
Permanent

Blue Arrow is delighted to support a prestigious, high‑spec manufacturing organisation in Derby as they continue to expand their state‑of‑the‑art production operations. The organisation is a leader in modern, low‑carbon heating and hot water technology, recently investing in a new purpose‑built manufacturing facility in Derby that supports innovation, sustainability and the growth of local employment.

As a Manufacturing Team Leader working across a three‑shift rotating pattern, you will play a key role in ensuring that production operations run safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. In this position you will:

• Lead and develop production teams across three rotating shifts, consistently achieving plan attainment, efficiency targets, and exceptional quality outputs.
• Act swiftly to address variances, identify future risks, and ensure continuous production performance.
• Use and maintain visual management tools and quality systems to ensure full adherence to Operations Processes.
• Foster a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing areas.
• Analyse and evaluate business requirements, taking immediate action to eliminate root‑cause issues that impact productivity or quality.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on new product introduction activities, supporting Innovation Processes that bring new ideas into serial production.
• Serve as a role model and ambassador for a high‑compliance, safe, and respectful work environment.

• A relevant management or engineering qualification, or equivalent practical leadership experience within manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading teams of five or more people in a production environment, demonstrating strong people‑development and performance leadership skills.
• Solid engineering and assembly methods knowledge, strong Health & Safety awareness, and confident application of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Additional certifications in Health & Safety or continuous improvement methodologies (advantageous, not essential).
• A leadership approach that is empathetic, structured, motivating, and rooted in responsibility and respect.
• Proficiency using Windows‑based systems, including Excel, Word and Outlook.

• An attractive remuneration package, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and bonus opportunities.
• A generous pension scheme to support long‑term financial well‑being.
• A strong commitment to safety, reflected through industry‑recognised awards and long‑standing best‑practice culture.
• Family‑friendly policies designed to support employees during important life events.
• Recognition for investing in people and maintaining a high‑performance workplace culture.

To apply, please upload your up‑to‑date CV and we will get in touch.

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