Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Operations Team Leader to coordinate and delegate duties to ensure delivery of production goals. Duties & Responsibilities:
* Act as first point of contact for team members, ensuring regular communication and issue escalation.
* Provide first point of contact for other functions outside of normal office hours.
* Communicate with departmental manager on current and potential issues.
* Coach and mentor team to enable performance standards in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and environment.
* Allocate work, manage staffing levels, and ensure attendance, grievance, and disciplinary matters are dealt with in accordance with company policies and procedures.
* Ensure timely and accurate records are maintained of production adjustments and operational checks.
* Monitor process controls and ensure necessary adjustments are made to maintain production within specification and minimize waste.
* E nsure Health & Safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
Essential Criteria:
* 1-3 years recent and relevant experience of shift supervision and team leadership in a production or manufacturing environment.
* Evidence of having monitored KPIs and introduced initiatives to ensure consistent achievement of production targets.
* GCSE pass level in Maths & English.
* Experience in using standardised work instructions.
* Knowledge of how safe working practices are applied and how a safe place of work (SPOW) can be enhanced through operator inclusively.
* Carried out Risk Assessments and hazard elimination.
* Experience of working within a manufacturing environment where multiple workstations interact together to deliver an efficiently manufactured product.
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* Strong leadership and people management skills.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary (DOE).
* Great Pension.
* Development & Growth.
* Life Assurance.
* Health care.
* Cash Plan.
* Enhance Holidays.
* Staff Discounts.
* Uniform Free car parking.
* Company Sick Pay.
* Employee Programmes.
* Family Friendly Policies.
* Calender Events.