Gripple UK & Ireland
Production Team Leader
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We’re on the hunt for a dynamic and driven production team leader with strong communication skills to lead a team of production operators at our Old West Gun Works manufacturing site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, hard-working individual capable of working both as part of a team and on their own.
Why Gripple? We’re not just innovators—we’re game-changers. Since 1989, Gripple has led the charge in wire joining and suspension systems. As a 100% employee-owned business, we don’t just hire talent—we invest in it. You’ll be backed by a global infrastructure, a powerhouse support team, and a culture that champions ownership, passion, and performance.
What’s in it for you:
- Share ownership: Buy a stake in Gripple and the GLIDE group and share in our success
- 15% non-contributory pension
- 32 days’ holiday, increasing with long service
- Private healthcare, family-focused policies, and exceptional benefits that support your wellbeing at every stage
The role: As a team leader, you’ll be on the shop floor leading by example, solving problems in real time, and keeping production running smoothly. Reporting to a senior team leader, you’ll lead a team of operators, ensuring that safety, quality, and efficiency are never compromised. You’ll be responsible for hitting key performance targets like 85% OEE and 99% on-time delivery, while managing labour, workflow, and stock levels across the team.
Communication is key, as you’ll be the link between your team, internal departments, and the wider supply chain. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll coach and develop your team, drive continuous improvement, and make sure the team works towards our strategic plan – Rewired 2028.
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What you'll be doing:
- Leading and motivating your team to deliver operational excellence
- Owning key departmental operational KPIs including H&S, 5S, OEE, delivery
- Managing labour efficiency, supporting team development and performance
- Driving continuous improvement aligned with our five-year plan
- Supporting digital transformation initiatives ensuring your team adopt new ways of working
- Hosting daily production meetings and delivering weekly team updates
- Ensuring first-line quality assurance and managing non-conformances
- Using strategic, operational, and performance data from the D365 system to lead the team, identify opportunities for improvement, monitor outcomes, and support the delivery of business objectives through informed, evidence-based decision making
Who you are: To be considered for an interview, you must have the following:
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a high-volume production setting, demonstrating strong people skills and 5E leadership behaviours
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a proactive, hands-on attitude
- Solid understanding of lean manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain principles
- Organised, calm under pressure, and confident in solving problems independently
- Experience with machine operation or engineering is a plus
- Experience implementing and working to standard business processes
- Comfortable engaging with colleagues at all levels, including senior management
- Strong IT skills, including ERP systems (preferably D365), Excel, and Outlook
Working hours The position will entail working regular mornings and afternoons on a two-week shift pattern, Mon-Thurs 6.00am-2.00pm or 2.00pm-10.00pm and Fri 6.00am-1.00pm or 1.00pm-8.00pm.
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Night shift, day shift, and weekend work may also be required to meet the demands of the business, and you may also be required to help in other areas on site. A flexible, ‘can do’ attitude is therefore paramount.
The Gripple Spirit Our values – fun, integrity, passion, entrepreneurship, teamwork, innovation – aren’t just words on a wall. They shape everything we do. Join us, and you’ll experience:
- true work-life balance
- an inclusive and caring workplace where your ideas matter, and your impact is felt globally
Take a closer look:
- Learn more about who we are and how we’re changing the game: https://www.gripple.com/about-gripple
- Take a tour of our head office at the historic Old West Gun Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire here
Join a team where everyone belongs We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments that would help your experience with Gripple, please let us know when you apply.
Whilst not mandatory, your completion of the applicant ethic monitoring form will help us monitor and encourage equality and diversity. The information you provide will be anonymous and kept both confidential and separate to your application.
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