> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2790844-manufacturing-it-team-leader-65k-on-site](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2790844-manufacturing-it-team-leader-65k-on-site). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manufacturing IT Team Leader &;65k On Site - **Company:** Akkodis - **Location:** Derbyshire, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** LabVIEW, Systems Integration, SAP Integration Solutions - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2960350743-2 ## About the Role * Experience within Production IT, Manufacturing IT, MES or a similar industrial technology environment * Previous team leadership, supervisory or line management experience * A good understanding of production systems, shopfloor applications and systems integration * Experience managing workloads, priorities, incidents and technical escalations * The ability to coach, develop and empower technical team members * Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge or escalate concerns when needed * A calm and practical approach when dealing with competing priorities * A relevant technical qualification, degree or equivalent practical experience Experience working with SAP integrations or LabVIEW would be useful, but neither is essential. ## Description I'm working with an established manufacturing business that is continuing to invest heavily in its sites, systems and internal technology capability. Their Production IT function has grown considerably over the past few years and they are now looking for an experienced Manufacturing IT Team Leader to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the team. This is a genuine leadership role, rather than a senior engineering position with a small amount of management added on. You will lead a team of Production IT Engineers, manage priorities and workloads, hold regular one-to-ones, support development and performance, coordinate team coverage and remove any blockers affecting delivery. You will still need to understand the technical environment and be comfortable acting as a technical adviser when required. You will not be expected to spend the majority of your time carrying out hands-on engineering work; however, you must have the technical know-how to step in as and when required. The environment includes Manufacturing Execution Systems, production applications, shopfloor technology, machine integrations and links into wider ERP platforms. You will be responsible for maintaining stable and reliable production systems, coordinating incident resolution and making sure risks are raised before they become larger operational problems. A major part of the role will involve bringing together different teams and priorities across Production, Engineering, Quality, MES and central IT. You will need to explain technical issues in plain English, keep stakeholders informed and make confident decisions within agreed operational parameters. ## Related Videos - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) - [Physical AI: The Era of Intelligent Machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100141-physical-ai-the-era-of-intelligent-machines) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [IT Salaries in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/286-it-salaries-in-austria) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)