Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager you will lead and motivate a production team to ensure that production areas are run in an efficient and cost effective manner. Monitor the production quality and productivity on an ongoing basis whilst also implementing improvement ideas Main Duties: To lead, organise, control, motivate and develop team members including conducting meetings and briefings Daily production planning Ensure quality and productivity levels are met Actively facilitate kaizen continuous improvement activities within the area of responsibility Allocation of labour at the start of the shift and organising/implementing break relief Monitor and manage waste Practice and promote 5S within the designated area promote standardisation Monitor attendance levels and overtime Ensure shop floor discipline is maintained Liaise primary/secondary processes Stock control and adjustment Understand and ensure adherence to company/section policies and procedures Practice good health and safety procedures To carry out any other relevant duties as required by the business. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Essential: Experience of working within a manufacturing environment and knowledge of manufacturing working procedures Lean manufacturing knowledge and experience Team Leader/supervisory experience Numeracy and literacy skills Computer literate Willing, capable and enthusiastic in controlling, motivating and leading a team Good communication, interpersonal skills and a positive disposition Previous experience in a similar role. Flexibility in working duties