Manufacturing Team Leader

About the role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to supervise the encapsulation process for electro‑mechanical assemblies. You will manage hands‑on encapsulation tasks, ensure production targets are met and maintain high quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, allocate and coordinate workload in line with the production schedule.
• Maintain and change filters on the spray booth according to procedures.
• Seal, prime, encapsulate and mechanically assemble units for encapsulation.
• Operate automated equipment for pouring encapsulation material.
• Perform routine maintenance on potting machines, compressors and vacuum pumps, and train staff on these tasks.
• Raise production paperwork, including non‑compliance and rework records.
• Ensure compliance with quality, ESD and PPE requirements.
• Support continuous improvement, 5S housekeeping and ISO9001/ISO14001 initiatives.

Required profile

• Understanding of mechanical assembly procedures and modern manufacturing techniques.
• Good communication skills and experience in supervising or mentoring staff.
• Desirable background in encapsulation and electronics.

Required skills

• Mechanical assembly
• Encapsulation (potting) processes
• Spray booth maintenance
• Automated equipment operation
• ISO9001 quality management
• ISO14001 environmental management
• 5S housekeeping
• ESD handling and PPE usage

What we offer

• Salary £32,000 per year
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Profit‑share scheme
• Early finish on Fridays (work until 12:45)
• 3% pension contribution
• Discretionary December payment