PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER

ROTATING SHIFTS - 6-2/2-10 - WITH EARLY FINISH ON FRIDAYS

£34k + 10% SHIFT ALLOWANCE

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Production Team Leader to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

The production team leader will lead, encourage and motivate team members in accordance with the relevant specifications, procedures and quality standards related to their roles.

To provide leadership and supervision for the team members; supporting staff development through training, mentoring and regular one to one meetings and appraisals to achieve and maintain high performance and compliance to relevant standards.

To ensure high quality standards are reinforced and maintained. To manufacture product to meet customer delivery dates in a timely manner.

What you’ll be doing

* You will be tasked with working to the production plan to ensure everything is done to achieve our target of 95% on time to commitment.

* As a member of the management team, passionately lead our #1 priority: health, well-being and safety of our colleagues, contributing to the creation of a strong safety culture.

* In collaboration with the Department Leader, ensure that quality issues, process problems, labour shortages and machine breakdowns are reacted to quickly and the appropriate actions are taken promptly to resolve.

* Support and promote 6s activities within the workshop.

* Conduct shift start up and shift end meetings.

* Implement countermeasures on non-conformance.

* Provide training and mentoring for operators and apprentices as required.

* Manage unplanned absence, lateness, track attendance, conduct return to work meetings and escalate issues to the Department Leader.

* Address discipline issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.

* Proactively address performance concerns and conduct issues; escalating to the Department Leader and HR in a timely way where it is evident that usual management procedures have not resolved issues.

* Conduct performance reviews in-line with the company annual performance review process.

* Conduct regular 1-2-1 meetings with team members.

* Ensure that positive and productive relationships are maintained within the department and with suppliers and customers.

* Show trust in others and find opportunities to empower.

* Have the courage to respectfully challenge if you disagree and listen if someone questions your view.

Who you’ll be working with

* You will be working with a team of 9 production operatives

* You will attend twice weekly production meeting with your internal stakeholders

* You will report to the department head or operations manager

Skills/Experience:

* Exposure to Lean manufacturing experience, ideally white belt or above

* Working within NEBOSH, COSHH or IOSH environments

* Experience of 5s or 6s processes

* Ability to investigate non-conformance and assist in root cause analysis

* Experience of leading and managing people

* Resilient and the ability to work in a high-pressure work environment

* Ability to communicate effectively across a diverse group of people.

* Highly motivated with a focus on solutions.

* IT skills – excel and word programmes

This is a permanent position where you will work a rotating shift pattern:

Week 1 : 6am - 2pm Monday to Thursday and 6am - 11:30am Friday

Week 2: 2pm - 10pm Monday to Thursday and 11:30am - 5pm Friday

In return you can expect a salary of £34k plus 10% shift allowance

Alongside this, you can expect a fantastic benefits package that is really at the top of the league.

Apply with an up to date CV and we'll be in touch to discuss in detail.

This vacancy is being advertised by AMF Recruitment Ltd, a specialist recruitment business