Manufacturing Team Leader - Early Careers Opportunity
Location: Cambridgeshire, UK
Position Type: Full-Time, Site-Based
We're seeking an ambitious Manufacturing Team Leader, early in their career, who is passionate about driving manufacturing excellence. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is resilient, hardworking, and eager to develop their leadership and people management skills.
If you're ambitious about leading people, passionate about manufacturing excellence, and ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team with a focus on manufacturing excellence, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and dynamic team environment, encouraging open communication and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement strategies to meet production targets and improve operational processes.
- Mentor and develop team members, identifying training needs and opportunities for growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and solve complex manufacturing challenges.
- Manage resources effectively to meet production schedules and project deadlines.
- Champion initiatives that support our commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.
- Monitoring and enforcing compliance with H&S rules and procedures.
Personal attributes
- Early in career with a strong desire to lead and manage teams within a manufacturing setting.
- Able to demonstrate resilience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment.
- Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to developing themselves and others.
- A mindset focused on continuous improvement, not only in processes and efficiency but also in team development and leadership practices.
- Strong decision-making skills with a focus on making informed choices that consider the team’s input and the company’s objectives.
- Open to further education and professional development in leadership and manufacturing excellence.
- Understanding and appreciation of cultural differences within the team, promoting an inclusive work environment.
- A proactive problem-solver with a drive for efficiency and innovation.
Qualification, Skills & Experience
- While a technical degree is valuable, a background in business, management, and leadership (ILM, CMI) or similar, will be particularly beneficial for this role.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes is important but not essential.
- Capability in overseeing projects, including planning, executing, and managing resources, with a focus on leading teams to achieve project goals.
- Experience or training in managing change within teams or projects, demonstrating the ability to guide teams through transitions or organizational changes.
What you can expect
As a talented individual working at Domino, you can expect a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including:
- 25 days of basic holiday, plus options to buy or sell additional days, ensuring you have ample time to relax and recharge.
- A discretionary bonus scheme, a testament to your hard work and dedication.
- Life insurance, providing security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Medical insurance with the option of purchasing a health cash plan, dental insurance, travel insurance and cycle to work scheme, ensuring your health is always a top priority.
- Join our green car scheme, a step towards a more environmentally friendly commute.
- Pension plan, starting with 8% employer contributions.
We are a highly successful company, we’re large enough to offer career development opportunities yet small enough for your contribution to be readily recognised and rewarded. We think Domino is a great place to work, but don’t just take our word for it, check us on our Glassdoor - we’re rated 4.5 and our CE) has a 99% approval rating!
About Us
At Domino Printing Sciences we do more. Our expertise isn't just in providing cutting-edge variable data printing technology; it's in revolutionising how manufacturers embrace sustainable packaging and spearhead advancements in coding automation. We’ve been a part of the global variable data printing story for a long time, and our solutions help ensure the success of the world’s leading brands. Our goal is to be the leading global variable data printing brand through applying our expertise and reliable solutions to help the world’s manufacturers be sustainable and cut waste, while attracting, informing, and protecting their consumers. But we also know that it’s not just about the work we do—it’s about fostering a collaborative, dynamic and welcoming environment where everyone can flourish, contributing to Domino not only as a pioneer in the industry but also as an exceptional place to work.
Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will need to complete a full 5 years' employment/educational references, a DBS check, and a health assessment.
These will need to be completed before the successful candidate can start the role.