Lead operator Work, Jobs in Sheffield, Eng (with Salaries)

Production Team Leader
Gripple —Sheffield
- Weekend availability
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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10d
Associate Director - FM Operational Readiness
Turner & Townsend —Sheffield
- Full-time
- Management
- Business development
- No degree
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Surface Treatments Manager
Exlabesa Extrusion Doncaster —Doncaster
- £35,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Free parking
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3d
Sales Manager - Wholesale, Pharmacy & B2B/B2C
LPG CLINICS WHOLESALE LTD —Shepley
- £40,000 - £49,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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5d
Technical & Energy Manager
Serco Group —Mansfield
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Gym membership
Lead Key Account Manager
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council —Barnsley
- £51,356 - £54,495 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Employee discount
1d
Front of House Team Leader
Slug And Lettuce —Sheffield
- Up to £13.16 an hour
- Full-time
- Bar
- Guest services
- Employee discount
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4d
Assistant General Manager
Popeyes UK —Sheffield
- £31,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Fast casual restaurant
- Restaurant management
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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19h
Junior IT Operations Engineer (12m FTC)
UniHomes —Sheffield
- £25,878 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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7d
Back End Specialist Launch Team
Ball Corporation —Wakefield
- £502,500 - £723,600 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
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Front End Specialist Launch Team
Ball Corporation —Wakefield
- £62,300 - £89,690 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Digital Press Operator - HP
ePac Flexible Packaging —Sheffield
- £30,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Maths
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Compliance SHEQ Manager
Great Bear —Blyth
- Full-time
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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HSEQ Advisor
Network Plus —Alfreton
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Communication skills
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10d
Team Leader (Convoluting)
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions —Huddersfield
- £17.44 an hour
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
Transport Planner (Project Officer)
Kirklees Council —Huddersfield
- Full-time
Sous Chef
Bike & Boot Inns Ltd —Hope Valley
- £15.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Bar
- Customer service
- Cooking
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12d
Workshop Controller
Exvac Equipment Sales Limited —Sutton-In-Ashfield
- £32,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
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4d
Team Leader (Convoluting)
Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions —Huddersfield
- £17.44 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- In-person
- Annual leave
Evaluation and Benefits Management Technical Specialist (Associate/Technical Director - Transport Planning)
AECOM —Chesterfield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Leadership

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Production Team Leader

Gripple -
Sheffield

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Job details

10 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Stakeholder liaison
ERP software
Internal department liaison
Performance management
Quality assurance
Continuous improvement
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Unleash your potential. Change the game with Gripple.

Were 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?

Were not just innovatorswere game-changers. Since 1989, Gripple has led the charge in wire joining and suspension systems. As a 100% employee-owned business, we dont just hire talentwe invest in it. Youll be backed by a global infrastructure, a powerhouse support team, and a culture that champions ownership, passion, and performance.

Whats 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, youll be on the shop floor leading by example, solving problems in real time, and keeping production running smoothly. Reporting to a senior team leader, youll lead a team of operators, ensuring that safety, quality, and efficiency are never compromised. Youll 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 youll be the link between your team, internal departments, and the wider supply chain. This is a hands-on leadership role where youll coach and develop your team, drive continuous improvement, and make sure the team works towards our strategic plan Rewired 2028.

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 Dynamics 365 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 Dynamics 365), 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.

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 arent just words on a wall. They shape everything we do. Join us, and youll 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 were 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

Closing date 14th August 2026. Bring your ambition. Well bring the opportunity.

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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lead operator jobs in sheffield, eng

Production Team Leader

Associate Director - FM Operational Readiness

Surface Treatments Manager

Sales Manager - Wholesale, Pharmacy & B2B/B2C

Technical & Energy Manager

Lead Key Account Manager

Front of House Team Leader

Assistant General Manager

Junior IT Operations Engineer (12m FTC)

Back End Specialist Launch Team

Front End Specialist Launch Team

Digital Press Operator - HP

Compliance SHEQ Manager

HSEQ Advisor

Team Leader (Convoluting)

Transport Planner (Project Officer)

Sous Chef

Workshop Controller

Team Leader (Convoluting)

Evaluation and Benefits Management Technical Specialist (Associate/Technical Director - Transport Planning)

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