Panel Shop Team Leader (Joinery)

Panel Shop Team Leader Location: Derby DE24 Salary: £38,000–£45,000 DOE Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00–16:00 Contract: Temp to Perm About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Panel Shop Team Leader to join to our clients production team (Joinery). Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you’ll lead a small team of around four staff within a key manufacturing department responsible for pressing, cutting, lipping and CNC machining of doors and related products. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who is confident in motivating a team, managing workflow, and maintaining high levels of quality and safety. You’ll be expected to gain a strong understanding of our products and processes while supporting continuous improvement within the department. Key Responsibilities * Lead, motivate, and support a team within the panel shop to maintain high productivity and morale. * Manage daily workflow, deadlines, and output to meet production targets. * Oversee quality control, ensuring all products meet required standards before release. * Maintain equipment and ensure the workshop remains safe and operational. * Plan ahead with stock control, procurement, and material rotation. * Produce and follow manufacturing instruction sheets and basic drawings. * Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed for yourself and your team. * Attend production meetings and provide clear updates on departmental progress. Skills & Experience Required * 5+ years’ experience in a panel shop/joinery or similar manufacturing environment (required). * Proven experience leading or supervising a small team (required). * Strong workflow and time-management skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Experience with training and developing staff. * Solid understanding of quality control processes. * Ability to plan ahead with stock and materials. * Confident working with technical drawings and instruction sheets (required). Why Join Us? * Competitive salary DOE * Stable Monday–Friday hours * Opportunity to develop new skills and support continuous improvement * Temp-to-perm pathway with long-term progression