Our client is an automotive 1st / 2nd tier supplier, a traditional well-established privately owned engineering company with sites across the Midlands. They are involved in the batch manufacture of components for several OEMs across several sectors and are currently in a period of sustained organic and acquisitive growth with substantial investment in new machinery and infrastructure. They are currently seeking an experienced Team Manager who can lead a team of up to 12 team members across a morning / afternoon shift within the foundry all producing parts within strict quality / cost / delivery parameters. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for organising labour and machine time, and delivering business KPI’s that influence Safety, Quality, Environmental and Production Performance and the Cost of Manufacture – if you want to sit behind a desk all day this is not the position for you. The required candidate must have proven experience of team management and preferably knowledge of diecasting, plastic moulding or similar– we are particularly interested in ambitious qualified candidates who want to progress into senior management. The role is day or afternoon shift, the company offers a base salary circa £48,000 plus shift taking it to £55 - 60,000 plus a structured career path into senior management. To apply please send your CV details to Gary Simpson