Team Leader Manufacturing assembly with electrification and injection moulding inputs

Team Leader - Manufacturingassembly with electrification and injection moulding inputs

Coventry

37750 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) pension life assurance employee assistance programme wellbeing support and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

About the Role

Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Uniparts Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan this exciting venture will scale rapidly from zero to over 200 team members within a four-month period. We are looking for driven hands-on Assembly Team Leaders to provide direct supervision to shop-floor production teams. You will lead shift teams to achieve on-time output deliver right-first-time quality and embed Unipart Way lean practices into daily operations.

As part of your key responsibilities youll focus on:

Production Line Supervision- Lead motivate and direct production operators to achieve daily output targets maintain production schedules and drive line efficiency

Quality and Zero-Defect Standards- Maintain production area quality standards audit Quality Gates (Poke-Yokes) investigate defects for containment and support zero-PPM quality goals

Health Safety and Environment- Upkeep the highest levels of Health and Safety and 5S housekeeping complete risk assessments and lead accident/near-miss investigations

The Unipart Way and Lean Tools- Employ Lean manufacturing techniques communicate business KPIs and actively coach operators in continuous improvement tools and standardised work

Team Leadership and Development- Conduct shift briefings manage time and attendance perform return-to-work interviews and foster cross-functional collaboration with Quality Maintenance and Logistics

Change Management- This is a fast-paced evolving project where your scope will grow alongside the initiative itself - while core deliverables are clear flexibility is key - youll have the opportunity to shape processes adapt to changing priorities and directly influence the projects direction as it unfolds

About You

Wed love you to have the following skills and experience but please apply if you think youd be able to perform well in this role!

Leadership Experience- Proven track record supervising production operators within a fast-paced demanding manufacturing or Just-In-Time (JIT) environment

Lean and Continuous Improvement- Practical experience applying Lean manufacturing principles 5S visual management and continuous improvement tools

Technical Familiarity- Previous experience in assembly processes electrification components or polymer/injection moulding operations is highly advantageous

Interpersonal and Coaching Skills- Strong ability to motivate teams communicate target performance expectations clearly and coach others

About Unipart

We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design Make Move and Improve components in our customers supply chains keeping their operations and assets moving and working better for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies we improve performance - saving time cost and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient resilient and sustainable supply chains.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible inclusive and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether its your age disability neurodiversity gender identity family status or any other characteristic that makes you you - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process please let us know. We are here to support you.

Required Experience:

Manager