Job Description

Most of us come to work to earn money and as an accredited Living Wage employer, of course you can expect a competitive salary from us; but we also recognise that you spend a lot of time in work, so you must choose your employer well!


Built on core values of Excellence, Trust and Sustainability, CAF make beautiful and exciting products that we are all really proud of. It is not always easy to achieve the results we want, so we have recruited a team of amazing people, working together to achieve a common goal. As a business, we are willing to try new things; so our people need to be flexible and innovative.


Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee work to ensure that we create a welcoming environment for everyone, where difference is respected; whilst our Employee Engagement Forum are tasked with injecting some fun into the workplace with events and activities throughout the year.


If you want to be purposeful, occupied and part of an awesome team, building an amazing product; the choice is simple - choose CAF.



Mission of the position

The Senior Team Leader is responsible for overseeing and coordinating day-to-day operations across multiple teams to ensure production runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This includes maintaining high standards of health and safety, ensuring product and process quality, achieving production targets on time, and motivating and developing team members.



In addition to leading their own team(s), the Senior Team Leader acts as the bridge between Team Leaders and the Manufacturing Production Manager (MPM) providing leadership support, operational oversight, and ensuring clear communication across functions. The role also includes covering for the MPM during periods of absence, acting as the primary point of contact for unit handovers to Test, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the production line.
Functions and responsibilities

The Senior Team Leader oversees daily operations across multiple production teams, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. They act as a key link between Team Leaders and the Manufacturing Production Manager (MPM), stepping in during MPM absences and coordinating unit handovers to the Test department.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate assembly teams, ensuring targets and standards are met. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment. Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Monitor performance, allocate resources, and optimize workflow. Conduct briefings, training, and competency assessments. Liaise with other departments (Quality, Test, Planning, Engineering). Update production KPIs and Tier boards. Support incident investigations and root cause analysis. Represent MPM in meetings and decision-making. Training required

Health, Safety & Quality

Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company policies. Conduct quality checks and maintain accurate records.

Required professional experience

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent; willing to work towards NVQ Level 4. ILM Level 3 or similar leadership qualification. IOSH or equivalent health & safety certification. Experience in team leadership within manufacturing or engineering. Strong knowledge of plant operations and lean tools. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. First Aid and Fire Marshal qualifications.

Desirable:

Qualified Assessor / Train the Trainer. Experience in a similar senior role.

FULL JD AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Technical and/or practical knowledge valued

We offer some great benefits for our colleagues; with some highlights listed below:


25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays; plus annual leave carry over / cash-in option Healthcare Cash Plan including claimable costs for optical, dental and other health benefits Day 1 Life Assurance cover, amounting to 4x Annual Salary Free Eye Tests for all DSE users Excellent Pension Scheme with 3% Employee and 6% Employer contributions Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced Family Friendly Pay and Leave Benefits Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street and online retailers 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line Professional Membership and Sponsorship Policy for Colleague Development 8 paid hours per year, working with local charities in support of Social Value Dedicated Women's Network * Proud signatories of the Dying to Work Charter; Living Wage Foundation and Armed Forces covenant