Job Description

Company Overview

Solidcor Ltd is a leading manufacturer of fire doors, committed to safety, quality, and innovation in the construction industry. We pride ourselves on our dedication to excellence and our strong company values.

Summary

The Team Leader is responsible for safely delivering the daily production plan in their area of the factory (e.g. CNC, Framing, Slabs, Assembly).

They lead a team of operators, owning

output, efficiency, quality, safety and housekeeping standards

. The Team Leader is accountable for their area's numbers every shift - understanding performance, taking action when it slips, and supporting the team to improve.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping

Ensure a

safe working environment

at all times, complying with all H&S procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work. Complete and record daily

safety and 5S/housekeeping checks

; fix issues or escalate promptly. Make sure all team members wear correct

PPE

and use machinery, tools and handling equipment safely. Stop work and escalate immediately where there is any

unsafe act or condition

.

2. People & Team Leadership

Line-manage operators in the area, including

1:1s, coaching and feedback

. Manage

attendance, absence, timekeeping and conduct

, following HR procedures. Support recruitment, onboarding and probation reviews for new starters. Build a

skills matrix

for the area; identify gaps and put

training and cross-training plans

in place. Lead daily

team huddles

, ensuring everyone understands the plan, priorities and standards for the shift.

3. Output, Efficiency & Short Interval Control

Own the delivery of the

daily and weekly production plan

for the area. Use

Short Interval Control (SIC)

to track performance through the shift (e.g. hourly/2-hourly checks). Monitor and update

Plan vs Actual (PvA)

boards - volumes, efficiency, downtime - and take action when the area falls behind. Reallocate people, adjust methods, and call for support (maintenance, materials, quality) to recover performance. Identify and remove day-to-day blockers to flow (materials, information, tools).

4. Quality & Right-First-Time

Ensure

Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)

and quality standards are followed at all times. Carry out and record required

in-process quality checks

; quarantine and report defects. Lead

first-level root cause analysis

on quality issues in the area and implement agreed countermeasures. Coach the team to achieve

Right-First-Time

targets and reduce rework, scrap and customer complaints.

5. Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Maintain accurate data for: output, downtime, scrap, rework, labour and overtime in the area. Prepare simple

end-of-shift reports

for the Production Shift Manager, highlighting performance, issues and actions. Participate in weekly performance reviews, presenting the area's performance, issues and improvement ideas. Lead small

continuous improvement activities

(5S, SMED, visual management, standard work updates) with the team. Support trials of

new equipment, layouts or processes

, ensuring the team are trained and feedback is captured.

Key Metrics (owned by the Team Leader)

Doors/units produced vs plan (per shift & per week) Efficiency / OEE (as defined for the area) Right-First-Time %, scrap and rework levels Safety incidents / near misses, 5S audit scores Labour utilisation, overtime and agency usage in the area Attendance and skills coverage vs plan

Experience & Skills

Essential

Experience leading a small team in a

manufacturing or production environment

. Proven track record of hitting

output and quality targets

. Confident using

basic data and reports

(Excel / ERP screens / PvA boards) to make decisions. Strong communication skills; able to give clear instructions and constructive feedback. Good understanding of

H&S and quality requirements

in a factory setting.

Desirable

Experience with

short interval control, lean tools or 5S

. Experience in woodworking, joinery, doors or similar high-variety production.

Behaviours

Ownership:

treats the area like their own business; owns the numbers.

Calm under pressure:

keeps the team focused when plans change or issues arise.

Hands-on:

present on the shop floor, leading by example.

Coaching mindset:

develops people, doesn't just direct them.

Solutions-focused:

brings problems with options and takes action quickly.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person