An exciting opportunity has arisen within a long established company based in Medway Towns for a Multi-skilled Operator/ Team Leader to join their manufacturing team on a permanent basis.

You will be managing a diverse department, overseeing the manufacture, inspection, and assembly of wax patterns within the casting department, producing components.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines team management, problem-solving, and practical production support. You will play a key role in ensuring the department consistently delivers exceptional standards of safety, quality, productivity, and performance. The company offers structured opportunities for ongoing training, coaching, and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead, motivate, and support a team of 15+ employees operating across a 24-hour manufacturing environment.
* Ensure production requirements are achieved while maintaining quality standards and delivery schedules.
* Promote a positive culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with the Process Improvement Team to drive efficiency and productivity enhancements.
* Manage pressure injection tooling requirements and ensure production readiness.
* Support day-to-day production activities including injection, extrusion, inspection and assembly.
* Coach, mentor, and develop team members.
* Lead daily meetings, driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Continuous Improvement.

Administration & Quality

* Ensure compliance with AS9100 quality standards and company procedures.
* Complete production bookings using the touchscreen data management system.
* Maintain accurate route cards and production records.
* Maintaining staffing records

Essential Skills & Experience

* Previous experience leading or supervising a team within a manufacturing environment.
* Familiarity with high-quality engineering or precision manufacturing standards.
* Strong organisational, planning, and monitoring skills.
* Basic IT competency.
* A hands-on approach with the willingness to support production activities when required.

Hours of Work Monday-Thursday 06.00-16.30 and Friday 06.00-14.30 (48 per week)

Flexibility will be required to support night shift handovers on an ad hoc basis.

The successful candidate will be professional, confident and be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills with the ability to work under pressure.

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their leadership career within a key manufacturing department. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on departmental performance, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives while working within a world-class manufacturing environment.