Team Leader

Job Opportunity: Team Leader - Chemical Manufacturing
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £36,000 per annum + Overtime & Bonuses
Sector: Chemical Manufacturing

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading chemical manufacturing company, for an experienced Team Leader to join their dynamic team based in Doncaster. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will drive performance, safety, and operational efficiency across the production shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate the shift team to ensure high performance, safety, and morale.
• Act as the primary point of contact for your team, other Team Leaders, and management, including detailed handovers between shifts.
• Ensure adherence to the weekly production plan and achieve all production targets, including product quality and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Logistics team to manage packaging and raw materials, ensuring production demand is met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team and production processes.
• Foster a high-performance culture, identifying and addressing any team challenges and resolving issues effectively.
• Conduct training needs assessments and provide coaching and development for team members.
• Oversee Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Ensure raw materials are properly received, checked, offloaded, and stored correctly.
• Manage finished product packaging to meet customer specifications and ensure correct loading for transport.
• Assist with maintenance tasks and equipment troubleshooting as required.
• Conduct Return to Work interviews and support incident investigations when needed.
• Ensure effective communication within the team and address any feedback or concerns.
• Manage weekly consumable stock levels and ensure operational efficiency.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to procedural reviews and improvements.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience operating chemical plant equipment, with knowledge of chemical reactions and blending processes.
• Strong commitment to safety and the well-being of yourself and others.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience in managing and motivating teams.
• Attention to detail with the ability to work to high operational standards.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop team members to improve performance and skills.
• Highly numerate with strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Basic laboratory experience, including pH and viscosity testing.
• Forklift truck certification is essential or the willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Team Leader looking for a new challenge in a thriving chemical manufacturing environment. 

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role and drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you!