Trainee Production Team Leader - Day Shift
Wellingborough
Hours - 6am to 6pm 3 days on, 3 days off
Salary £25,549-£29,804 plus potential 8% bonus
Our Wellingborough based client is recruiting a Production Team Leader on a permanent basis. The main priority of this role is to support the Production Manager in the day-to-day running of the operation. You will be accountable and responsible for all duties pertaining to the smooth operational running of machines and/or area of control on your shift.
Main Responsibilities/Duties
1. Production tracking and achieving site performance and quality targets through effective and efficient planning and running of the shift.
2. Understanding the HS&E and ensuring the policy is brought to the attention of all employees, particularly new starters.
3. Enforcing Health & Safety protocols to effectively protect staff, contractors, and visitors.
4. Accountable and responsible for your own and others' health and safety.
5. Motivating a team of operatives through good communication, training, and development.
6. Downtime capture of machine throughput.
7. Communicate and liaise with the maintenance team.
8. Implementing and monitoring company processes and procedures, capturing all administration through to completion, including accurate and timely completion of management reports.
9. Timely production of shift production planning prior to the next shift commencing.
10. Providing cover for the supervisor/manager when required for liaising with customers and suppliers.
11. Monitoring stock rotation through a FIFO system.
12. Carrying out QC checks in line with processes.
13. Performing various hygiene tasks, including the monitoring and implementation of PPE equipment to all staff.
14. Conducting pre-start checks on machines.
15. Leading a team in a hands-on role, in the warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
16. Completing any JES audits against agreed schedules.
17. Leading the distribution of shift handover notes prior to shift commencement.
18. Rotation and organization of labor within their area of control.
19. Communication with customers when required.
20. Ensuring general housekeeping adherence is maintained, including site cleanliness.
21. Confirming new Young Workers are given additional support, training & confirm they have an experienced person with them until proficient.
22. Ensuring pre-shift inspections for MHE are carried out correctly.
23. Ensuring all COSHH materials are stored correctly and have relevant MSDS sheets and risk assessments.
24. Reporting all accidents and near-miss events immediately with sufficient root cause analysis documented.
25. Ensuring adequate fire safety arrangements are in place.
26. Driving health and safety through the team with an infectious and passionate approach.
27. Issuing Point of work risk assessments or method statements for any ad hoc work when necessary.
28. Ensuring all critical control documents and other records are maintained and updated daily.
29. Carrying out HR tasks as necessary, for example, return to work and holiday planning procedures.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in warehouse logistics with good people management skills. You will also have experience of delivering on targets, quality processes, and H&S. Experience in a fast-paced, process-driven manufacturing, production, or distribution/logistics environment, along with identifying system improvements with potential cost savings, is essential. Proven experience in performance management and people management is also a pre-requisite.
Skills & Knowledge Required:
1. Excellent communication skills - written & verbal.
2. Ability to manage and control performance of staff within the team.
3. Combination of practical and intercultural skills with the ability to shift and adapt to different tasks.
4. Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills.
5. Thrive on change and operate with flexibility.
6. Team Building and Motivation - Leads by example.
7. Coaching Skills.
8. Accountable - Takes actions when goals aren't met.
9. Conscientious - Reliable and treats people with respect.
10. Managing Conflict & Misconduct Situations.
11. Decision making - Ability to collect facts and analyze information.
12. PC / IT Skills - Proficient in SharePoint, Excel, Word, Emails, and Teams.
13. Open Minded & Adaptable - Approachable and open to new ideas.
If interested, please apply here or call Gary in our Kettering branch to discuss further.
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