Manufacturing Team Leader

Steelway Brickhouse, based in West Bromwich, is a key division of the business, producing precision-engineered access covers & frames for use across the Water, Sewer, Telecommunications, Power, Rail, Domestic, Industrial, & Commercial markets – using mild steel, stainless steel, & aluminium.

We are looking for an organised, proactive, & hands‑on Team Leader to support daily operations across our Laser, Press, Fabrication & Assembly departments.

Reporting to the Shopfloor Supervisor, you will play a key role in delivering production outputs, maintaining high standards, coordinating workflow, & supporting continuous improvement. Not only will you act as a point of guidance for your team - ensuring priorities are met, targets achieved, & a safe, efficient working environment is upheld, but you will also take a hands‑on, practical approach to leading by example.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional to take on a leadership role within a respected & growing business.

• Deliver day‑to‑day production requirements within the Laser, Press, Fabrication & Assembly departments
• Participate in practical work to support production output & quality
• Work closely with the Operations team to understand & meet manufacturing targets
• Liaise with Supply Chain, Distribution, & Despatch to ensure priorities are aligned & completed
• Monitor sub‑assembly stocks & consumables, raising order requirements as needed
• Record outputs & relevant KPIs daily using company systems
• Lead, motivate, & support a team of comprising 6 members – managing performance, standards, & punctuality
• Assist with the induction, training, & development of employees in line with business requirements
• Uphold safe working practices & proactively identify improvement opportunities
• Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations
• Undertake additional reasonable tasks as required by the business

• Fire Marshall
• First Aider
• Health & Safety Representative
• Deputise for Shopfloor Supervisor as required
• Cover for other Team Leaders as required & ensure effective communication

• Experience with in manufacturing – essential (ideally within the steel industry)
• Previous experience operating laser cutting machines – essential (Bodor preferred)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise & coordinate workflow
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with colleagues across departments.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, & coach a team
• Good understanding of production targets, output planning, & performance management
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and following established procedures.
• Previous exposure to Steelway Brickhouse products (or similar) would be advantageous

• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development & training
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown

Send your CV and Cover Letter to the email address below with the subject line Job Application – Manufacturing Team Leader and one of our team will review your application.

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