Manufacturing Team Leader at Steelway in West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

production ops

stock monitoring

safety management

kpi reporting

team leadership

supply coordination

Deliver day-to-day production requirements within the Laser, Press, Fabrication & Assembly departments
Monitor sub-assembly stocks & consumables, raising order requirements as needed
Uphold safe working practices & proactively identify improvement opportunities
Work closely with the Operations team to understand & meet manufacturing targets
Record outputs & relevant KPIs daily using company systems
Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations
Lead, motivate, & support a team of comprising 6 members - managing performance, standards, & punctuality
Liaise with Supply Chain, Distribution, & Despatch to ensure priorities are aligned & completed
Assist with the induction, training, & development of employees in line with business requirements
Participate in practical work to support production output & quality
Cover for other Team Leaders as required & ensure effective communication

Requirements

laser cutting

manufacturing

steelway

digital systems

leadership

communication

Confident communicator able to work effectively with colleagues across departments.
Comfortable using digital systems to record production data & KPIs
Good understanding of production targets, output planning, & performance management
Previous exposure to Steelway Brickhouse products (or similar) would be advantageous
Experience within manufacturing - essential (ideally within the steel industry)
Previous experience operating laser cutting machines - essential (Bodor preferred)
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise & coordinate workflow
Proven ability to lead, motivate, & coach a team

Benefits

Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown
33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
Opportunities for professional development & training
Cycle to Work scheme
Company pension scheme

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£12 million turnover

Annual Revenue

The company achieves an annual turnover of £12 million, supported by modern investments like automated laser cutting technology.

30% capacity boost

Production Increase

Investments in modern fabrication technology, such as automated laser cutting, have increased production capacity by 30%.

Began fulfilling public-sector orders like coronation barriers for New Scotland Yard in the early years.
Pivoted during WWII to produce steel stretchers, then resumed post-war to rebuild its core metal fabrication business.
Expanded through mid-century acquisitions of companies like Hipkiss Bros, Fensecure, and Brickhouse, broadening its product range.
Supplies products including steel staircases, flooring, gates, security kiosks, fencing, and multi-use courts from two UK plants.
Serves diverse clients in rail heritage, industrial access structures, water-sector platforms, and high-security fencing sectors.
Notable highlights include providing mesh flooring for 1960s James Bond film sets and contributing to heritage rail projects.
Today, part of Northern Industries Group, they combine traditional craftsmanship with modern fabrication techniques.

Culture + Values

Since 1928

Family-run business

Pride in being part of a family-run business with long-serving employees and a strong legacy.

The best part of each department is the people and how they make you feel so welcomed.
Investment in people via the STEP programme offering rotational placements, apprenticeships and internal training
Close‑knit team environment where mutual support fuels collective growth
Commitment to innovation and excellence through contributions to major structural steel projects (e.g. Hinkley, HS2, Crossrail)
Learning culture: STEP provides engaging, tailored learning, creating a professional institute within workplace
Leadership support and open communication: employees can propose system improvements and receive encouragement

Environment + Sustainability

70% Reduction

Carbon Emissions Target

Aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 through the Green Steel initiative.

50/100 Rating

EcoVadis Performance

Achieved a notable score of over 50 points out of 100 in environmental sustainability ratings.

Less than 1%

Material Efficiency

Pre-cut metal purchasing minimizes scrap to below 1%, enhancing resource efficiency.

Adopted reduced-carbon “Green Steel” with ~70% lower carbon footprint vs traditional steel
Bath-dip galvanising to extend product lifespan and minimise replacements
Use of reusable/recyclable pallets and packaging (ISPM15 timber pallets returned for recycling)
Component sourcing from local suppliers within 30-mile radius to reduce transport emissions
Planned transport journeys to minimise footprint and eliminate unnecessary engine idling
Cycle-to-work scheme and transition to electric/hybrid company cars
BSI-accredited Integrated Management Systems covering Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety

Inclusion & Diversity

Female Employment +50%

Increase in Female Employment

Significant growth in female employment since 2020.

Women Represent 12.9%

Workforce Composition by Gender

Women make up 12.9% of the workforce.

Women in Leadership Roles

Managerial Roles Held by Women

24% of women in managerial or leadership positions.

Encourage and empower women in manufacturing through support programs and community building

Articles

Steelway Products

Careers at Steelway

Role

Description

production ops

stock monitoring

safety management

kpi reporting

team leadership

supply coordination

Deliver day-to-day production requirements within the Laser, Press, Fabrication & Assembly departments
Monitor sub-assembly stocks & consumables, raising order requirements as needed
Uphold safe working practices & proactively identify improvement opportunities
Work closely with the Operations team to understand & meet manufacturing targets
Record outputs & relevant KPIs daily using company systems
Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations
Lead, motivate, & support a team of comprising 6 members - managing performance, standards, & punctuality
Liaise with Supply Chain, Distribution, & Despatch to ensure priorities are aligned & completed
Assist with the induction, training, & development of employees in line with business requirements
Participate in practical work to support production output & quality
Cover for other Team Leaders as required & ensure effective communication

Requirements

laser cutting

manufacturing

steelway

digital systems

leadership

communication

Confident communicator able to work effectively with colleagues across departments.
Comfortable using digital systems to record production data & KPIs
Good understanding of production targets, output planning, & performance management
Previous exposure to Steelway Brickhouse products (or similar) would be advantageous
Experience within manufacturing - essential (ideally within the steel industry)
Previous experience operating laser cutting machines - essential (Bodor preferred)
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise & coordinate workflow
Proven ability to lead, motivate, & coach a team

Benefits

Bank Holiday & Christmas shutdown
33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
Opportunities for professional development & training
Cycle to Work scheme
Company pension scheme

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£12 million turnover

Annual Revenue

The company achieves an annual turnover of £12 million, supported by modern investments like automated laser cutting technology.

30% capacity boost

Production Increase

Investments in modern fabrication technology, such as automated laser cutting, have increased production capacity by 30%.

Began fulfilling public-sector orders like coronation barriers for New Scotland Yard in the early years.
Pivoted during WWII to produce steel stretchers, then resumed post-war to rebuild its core metal fabrication business.
Expanded through mid-century acquisitions of companies like Hipkiss Bros, Fensecure, and Brickhouse, broadening its product range.
Supplies products including steel staircases, flooring, gates, security kiosks, fencing, and multi-use courts from two UK plants.
Serves diverse clients in rail heritage, industrial access structures, water-sector platforms, and high-security fencing sectors.
Notable highlights include providing mesh flooring for 1960s James Bond film sets and contributing to heritage rail projects.
Today, part of Northern Industries Group, they combine traditional craftsmanship with modern fabrication techniques.

Culture + Values

Since 1928

Family-run business

Pride in being part of a family-run business with long-serving employees and a strong legacy.

The best part of each department is the people and how they make you feel so welcomed.
Investment in people via the STEP programme offering rotational placements, apprenticeships and internal training
Close‑knit team environment where mutual support fuels collective growth
Commitment to innovation and excellence through contributions to major structural steel projects (e.g. Hinkley, HS2, Crossrail)
Learning culture: STEP provides engaging, tailored learning, creating a professional institute within workplace
Leadership support and open communication: employees can propose system improvements and receive encouragement

Environment + Sustainability

70% Reduction

Carbon Emissions Target

Aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 through the Green Steel initiative.

50/100 Rating

EcoVadis Performance

Achieved a notable score of over 50 points out of 100 in environmental sustainability ratings.

Less than 1%

Material Efficiency

Pre-cut metal purchasing minimizes scrap to below 1%, enhancing resource efficiency.

Adopted reduced-carbon “Green Steel” with ~70% lower carbon footprint vs traditional steel
Bath-dip galvanising to extend product lifespan and minimise replacements
Use of reusable/recyclable pallets and packaging (ISPM15 timber pallets returned for recycling)
Component sourcing from local suppliers within 30-mile radius to reduce transport emissions
Planned transport journeys to minimise footprint and eliminate unnecessary engine idling
Cycle-to-work scheme and transition to electric/hybrid company cars
BSI-accredited Integrated Management Systems covering Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety

Inclusion & Diversity

Female Employment +50%

Increase in Female Employment

Significant growth in female employment since 2020.

Women Represent 12.9%

Workforce Composition by Gender

Women make up 12.9% of the workforce.

Women in Leadership Roles

Managerial Roles Held by Women

24% of women in managerial or leadership positions.

Encourage and empower women in manufacturing through support programs and community building

Articles

Steelway Products

Careers at Steelway