Job Description

About the Role

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As the SPS Manufacturing Team Leader you will be responsible for the full quality remit for the Small Panels department. You will direct the activities of the team members, focusing on quality of output whilst achieving the desired production targets. Whilst reporting directly to the SPS Production Manager, you will interface with other production teams, stores, quality, product development and engineering.


This challenging position places high premiums on effective teamwork, clear communication, initiative, intelligent judgment, achieving and maintaining production efficiency and, most importantly, an unwavering dedication to the quality of the product produced.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall audit of SPS output, Carry out '8Ds' & '5 Why' investigations in order to identify root cause for non-conforming panels. Suggest containments and countermeasures for identified issues and implement these effectively, Design and conduct daily audit checks through all processes for SPS. Including but not limited to; 'Right First Time', process performance and quality of output, Working with SPS Management, define standard SPS quality reports and agree KPIs. Communicate SPS quality reports to key stakeholders, encouraging and owning the issue of accurate quality data from the department. Use the agreed measures to work towards setting improvements within the departments, Manage the SPS Operation Trainers, using quality audits to focus their training schedule to reflect high risk areas or single points of failure. Support SPS Management and Manufacturing Team Leaders with the implementation of quality countermeasures and containments. Ensure to communicate these with relevant stakeholders.

Your Qualifications & Experience

Be able to read drawings and identify potential errors in machine and manual processes, mitigating the impact to production Experienced people manager within a manufacturing environment, Demonstrable experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, Excellent communication skills, Quality driven and customer focused, Ability to record, analyse and disseminate data, Knowledge or use of ERP Systems, Competent In the use of Microsoft Office suite.

Values & Behaviours

We Pass It On With Pride

Drive targets, quality standards and workspace, Empowering team members to share knowledge and make better decisions.

We Look Ahead

Proactively manage trainers to pre-empt skills gaps, Implement process improvements to prevent reoccurring errors or issues, Foster open discussion to make improvements.

We Roll up our Sleeves

Encourage teamwork to achieve desired quality standards. Encourage blue sky thinking to resolve problems, Get stuck in to other areas to implement containments and countermeasures.

We are One Community

Meritoriously collaborate with other departments to achieve the best outcome for the issue, Adopt a positive work culture and high morale, in turn driving a positive quality culture.

About the Department

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Our Small Panel Shop is a key part of the manufacturing process, producing high-quality furniture components for our caravans, motorhomes, and campervans.


Working with precision and craftsmanship, the team transforms raw materials into finished panels and fittings that bring comfort and style to every vehicle. With a focus on detail, efficiency, and teamwork, the department ensures each piece meets our exacting standards before moving further down the production line.

The Bailey Family

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Bailey of Bristol is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of leisure vehicles, with a proud history of craftsmanship and innovation. We are committed to producing high-quality leisure vehicles that inspire adventure, and we take pride in our skilled workforce, strong team culture, and dedication to excellence.


We have been building Bailey leisure vehicles here in South Bristol since 1948 and are now very much part of the local community. We are also the tenth largest private company in Bristol and the largest recruiter in the area.


The majority of our employees live nearby and have been with us for a long time, with the average length of service around 10 years. As a result, our workforce possesses the necessary skill and experience to successfully produce a complex range of caravans, motorhome and campervans in the same production facility.

What We Offer

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As a large business we have opportunities in many areas and can offer people wide and varied careers, all of which attract an excellent benefits package. We are continually reviewing our offering to ensure we remain an employer of choice in the local area.


All positions at Bailey attract excellent benefits including...

Financial & Remuneration

Competitive salaries (with entry-level hourly rates above the Real Living Wage) Enhanced Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Cover from day 1 of employment Salary exchange Cycle to Work scheme Financial support through salary advance and travel loan schemes

Social & Culture

Excellent holiday entitlement (25 days a year plus Bank Holidays) with additional entitlement for long service Enhanced family friendly pay; Maternity pay (24 weeks full pay followed by 15 weeks statutory pay) / Paternity pay (2 weeks full pay) Longer weekends as a result of an early finish every Friday (role dependent & subject to business needs) Monthly recognition awards 25% discount at our partner company PRIMA Leisure

Health & Wellbeing

Health cashback scheme Corporate gym memberships Bi-weekly free fruit mondays Employee Assistance Program On-site Mental Health First Aiders HRT treatment support

Learning & Development

Dedicated induction & onboarding Career progression opportunities Role-specific training Opportunity to apply for Apprenticeship Levy support courses

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