Job Description

Are you a team leader/ supervisor in a manufacturing environment looking to grow and develop your skills? Can you help us continue to turn metals into motion?

At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Production Team Leader to join our team at Trucast UK, based on the Isle of Wight! This is a great opportunity for someone to join our growing business and to be trained up and developed in all areas as a Team Leader!

Working hours – 38.5

Shift – Monday to Thursday 5.45am to 2.15pm and Friday 5.45am to 12.15pm

Why join us?
Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there’s a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?

We are a specialist manufacturer of complex precision cast components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, supporting leading OEM programmes.

We excel in turning metals into motion, working in alloys and manufacturing complex product designs to offer an unparalleled range of solutions for high performance and specialist applications.

We employ more than 3,000 people across 14 core manufacturing facilities globally, providing the scale and expertise required to serve leading aerospace engine and IGT OEMs.

At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger.

Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, integrity, and teamwork.

What we can offer you:

• An interesting and varied field to work in.
• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities.
• Company cash health care plan with an extensive range of benefits.

The Role

Join Doncasters Trucast as a Production Team Leader where you will play a key role in driving a safe, efficient and high-performing production environment. You will lead by example, ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, site policies and EH&S standards, while creating a culture where safety, quality and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

You will develop and motivate a skilled workforce, supporting the wider strategic leadership plan and empowering your team to achieve operational objectives. Using departmental KPIs and performance data, you will identify opportunities for improvement, maximise shift productivity and take decisive, objective action where performance falls below expectations.

You will also be responsible for effective resource management, including controlling PPE expenditure and maintaining agreed budgets.

A strong focus on Continuous Improvement will be essential, with the opportunity to introduce innovative ideas, new techniques and lean ways of working that enhance efficiency and competitiveness.

You will lead Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in response to quality concerns, ensuring issues are addressed effectively and lessons learned are embedded. Alongside this, you will champion high standards of housekeeping and visual management, creating a well-organised, professional and productive workplace where your team can perform at its best.

Interested?
If you have any of the below skills, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:

• Manufacturing Experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Well-organised with ability to prioritise.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prepared to be flexible in response to the needs of the department/business and its customer requirements.
• Attention to detail
• To make informed, timely decisions, even under pressure.
To Apply

Apply online.

We’ll be in touch with you quickly after receiving your application.

Equal opportunities
Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact careers@doncasters.com.