Anglia Plastics Ltd
Semi Finished Team Leader
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Semi Finished Team Leader
Permanent, Full Time
Hours - Week 1 (Early Shift):
Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00
Week 2 (Late Shift):
Monday to Thursday, 13:45 – 22:15, Friday, 13:45 – 19:45
About Us
Oadby Plastics is a leading plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, built on a strong commitment to both our people and sustainability.
We pride ourselves on being a business that genuinely values and invests in its employees, offering a positive and supportive working environment where everyone feels empowered to do their best work. Our modern, comfortable facilities span over 225,000 sq. ft across distribution and production, providing a professional and well-equipped place to work.
Our Head Office is based in Leicestershire, conveniently located just off the M1/M69 on the Braunstone Frith Industrial Estate. Alongside this, our additional branches and sister companies operate across the UK, enabling us to deliver outstanding service to our customers nationwide.
At Oadby Plastics, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. We’re proud to offer a workplace where individuals are supported, developed, and encouraged to grow as part of a stable, forward-thinking business.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Team Leader within our Semi Finished department, you'll play an important role in helping the team deliver quality products safely, efficiently, and on time. You'll be responsible for leading by example, supporting your team, and ensuring production runs smoothly throughout the shift.
This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with operators, help solve problems, drive performance, and create a positive working environment where everyone can succeed.
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Your day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Leading, coaching, and supporting the Semi Finished team.
- Ensuring production targets, quality standards, and KPIs are achieved.
- Planning workloads and coordinating resources across the department.
- Promoting safe working practices and carrying out safety checks.
- Training and developing team members, including new starters.
- Resolving day-to-day production issues and driving continuous improvement.
- Completing production reporting and maintaining accurate records.
- Working closely with other departments to meet customer requirements.
What Are We Looking For
We're looking for a confident and approachable leader who enjoys working with people and getting the best out of a team. You'll be someone who leads by example, takes pride in delivering high standards, and isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves when needed.
The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive, and able to balance team leadership with the demands of a busy manufacturing environment.
To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need
- Strong communication and people management skills.
- The ability to motivate, coach, and develop others.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
- A good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
- Experience of woodworking machinery would be advantageous but is not essential.
- An FLT licence would be beneficial.
- A good understanding of English, Maths, and IT skills.
- Previous experience in a Team Leader, Supervisor, or senior production role is desirable but not essential.
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Benefits
- Salary competitive per hour depending on experience
- Company profit share scheme
- Hours – Week 1 (Early Shift): Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00. Week 2 (Late Shift): Monday to Thursday, 13:45 – 22:15, Friday, 13:45 – 19:45
- Pension
- Annual leave - 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service
- Life assurance
- Free car parking
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
- Long service awards
- Free eye tests
- Employee referral scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Wellbeing benefits: Employee Assisted Programme, 24-hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers
We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and encourage applicants from different diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.
Please submit your CV without delay to avoid disappointment; we may close vacancies if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. For any candidates being recommended by our current employee’s, you must apply directly through our website and stipulate the referring employee.
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Closing Date
24/09/2026
Location
Leicester
Department
Cutting - General
Job Title
Semi Finished Team Leader
Salary
Competitive - Depending on experience
Experience
Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop others.
City
Leicester
Country
United Kingdom
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