Production Team leader

 

Join us as a Production Team Leader at our Denton site in North Manchester

Wienerberger Ltd manufactures and provides wall, roof and landscaping products for the construction sector. We offer innovative and sustainable solutions across the whole building envelope for new build, renovation projects and across the building industry.

Wienerberger is pronounced “vee-ner-ber-ger”

About the Role

As Production Team Leader, you will lead and motivate a small team through a practical and hands on approach.

Duties include:

• Setting priorities to maximise production efficiency and promote working practices that develops a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork and open communication
• Identify and suggest improvements to the manufacturing and quality process to ensure agreed cost efficient production schedules
• Assist with the installation of new plant equipment
• Promote Lean thinking and actively look for ways to improve efficiencies
• Carry out factory inspections, giving advice and support to production operatives and other personnel
• Monitoring quality from raw material to finished goods
• Ensure all new starters are efficiently inducted and trained

This role helps us deliver high‑quality products and supports our purpose across the business.

There are opportunities for career development and collaboration across teams.

This site produces bricks, supporting our manufacturing of high‑quality building materials across the UK.

This position is based at our Denton site, which is near to Hyde, Audenshaw, Bredbury and Openshaw, easily commutable from Oldham, Stockport, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Mottram in Longendale, and Greater Manchester.

Hours of Work:        Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 6.00am – 6.30pm

                                  Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 6.00pm – 6.30am on a 7 on, 7 off shift pattern

About You

Essential

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a safety-first culture is essential
• At least a year’s leadership experience in a Team Leader / Supervisor role or similar
• Experience of working in a high production environment, primarily in the automotive, food or FMCG related industries
• Good exposure to health & safety standards, continuous improvement methods and environmental best practice
• IT skills – working knowledge of MS Word, Excel & Outlook
• Strong organisational & planning abilities
• Mechanical maintenance qualifications are desirable 

About our Benefits

• Weekly paid
• Basic rate: £13.25 - £16.23 per hour (based on experience)
• Additional annual allowances: £7,500
• Overtime opportunities are available regularly to increase your earnings

Other benefits include

• Support is there when you need it through our employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. This includes a 24/7 online GP, access to counselling, mental health support, and get-fit programmes
• Health and wellbeing benefits include dental cover, a health cash plan, and eye tests
• Financial advice and support are available, including expert guidance from our pension provider and help with savings and loan options
• Discounts are available with a range of retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
• Life assurance is provided at twice your annual salary
• You can join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme, so you share in our success

About us

wienerberger UK & Ireland is building for what’s next - delivering full building envelope solutions for the built environment. Uniting leading brands and expertise, we empower our partners to create lasting impact, with quality products, technical support, and a shared commitment to progress.

Join us as a Production Team Leader and help us shape tomorrow – because we’re building for what’s next – and that starts with you.

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.