The Role
As a Production Team Leader, you will report to the Business Unit or Shift Leader, taking direct responsibility for leading a shift team to meet daily customer demands. Your focus will be on maintaining a safe working environment while optimizing costs and ensuring 100% on-time delivery.
Your Key Responsibilities
Safety & 5S: Ensure all team members strictly adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies while maintaining 5S standards within your area.
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Operational Excellence: Manage OEE data on an hourly basis, use SAP to monitor stocks, and plan changeovers to minimize process downtime.
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Team Development: Conduct "first day on the job" assessments, manage training matrices, and ensure all staff follow standard operating procedures.
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Performance Management: Monitor machine outputs, allocate labor based on demand, and handle performance or conduct issues promptly.
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Continuous Improvement: Support and lead activities focused on quality improvement and waste reduction (SMED/TPM).
What We’re Looking For
Education: ILM Level 2 or equivalent is essential. IOSH Safety Management qualification is highly desirable.
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Experience: Ideally, you have at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Technical Skills: You should be conversant with Microsoft Office tools and have a solid understanding of 5S, the 7 Wastes, and TPM. Knowledge of SAP (ERP systems) is a significant advantage.
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Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills are vital for success in this role
Why Join?
You will be at the heart of our operations, measured by clear KPIs across Quality (PPM), Output, and Delivery. If you are a flexible leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a desire to deliver excellence, we want to hear from you
Salary description
£35000.00 - £48000.00 per year