Production Team Leader
ITM Power
Location: Sheffield
About ITM Power
Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, ITM Power designs and manufactures pioneering PEM electrolysers that produce green hydrogen. Our technology is helping to pave the way to a cleaner economy by enabling industry and other sectors to decarbonise.
As the first hydrogen related company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, it’s no exaggeration to say that we’re globally recognised experts in our field.
In recent years, interest in green hydrogen has increased rapidly worldwide. To help meet demand and accelerate global progress towards net-zero, we have scaled up at speed.
In 2021, we opened our cutting-edge factory at Bessemer Park, Sheffield, representing a step-change in our ambition as a business.
Why join us
Our business is entering a significant period of transition, a pivotal stage of its development to scale its business while advancing its organisational culture towards a highly focused delivery company.
You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, who all share our desire, commitment and ambition to succeed. Our talented team of individuals display energy and enthusiasm with the ability to adapt to ever evolving business needs, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We’ve come a long way, join us to play a key role in the next step of our incredible journey!
What are we looking for
We have an opportunity for a Team Leader within Stack Assembly. This position will support the production of Stack’s from Inspection of parts through to Hydrostatic Testing. Interfacing with all key stake holders in each support function using the KPI’s set by the business relating to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People. Responsible for maintaining full
traceability of all materials used throughout, both systemically and physically. An understanding of Lean Manufacturing Techniques is desirable to ensure our processes are continuously improving.
The role is the first line management and leadership level within the Company where you will be required to lead by example in line with Company policies and procedures. It is seen as progressive and as such you should be actively involved in suggesting and making positive change across all elements of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People (SQDCP).
The hours are 38.75 per week to include a 15-minute handover per daily shift, working a 2-shift rotational pattern – 05.45-14.00 and 13.45-22.00.
Responsibilities
* Plan the department’s workload and report on progress.
* Allocate duties either directly or indirectly to your team and ensure all resources are effectively utilised.
* Supervision of the team, including authorising and management of holidays, monitoring of timekeeping and attendance, dealing with low-level disciplinary issues.
* Report absences immediately to HR and complete reporting paperwork in a timely and efficient manner, conducting Absence Management Welfare meetings under the direction and support of HR.
* Monitor, develop and coach your team, ensuring reflection of performance goals and KPIs.
* Recruit candidates to the agreed standards and ensure new starter inductions are carried out and new starters are on boarded effectively.
* Mentor new trainees and review progress to training plan and provide any further assistance required.
* Define and prioritise individual training plans for the department.
* Lead by example and reflect best practice in everything you do.
* Take responsibility for all HR matters within the shift with the support of local production managers and HR.
* Liaise with key stakeholders and identify any risks.
* Conduct all activities to the Company’s Health and Safety policies and escalate any safety concerns found immediately.
* Ensure all HSE and wider company publications are shared (and signed where required) in a timely manner.
* Actively involved in suggesting and making positive change across all elements of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People within your department.
* Attend training courses when required.
* Work proactively in reviewing critical documents relating SQDCP and communicate any information to your team as it is required.
* Support the Supervisor when required in daily activities.
* Oversee the training of identified competencies of Technicians/ Operators.
* Actively work to maintain and improve technical documentation in area alongside support functions including SOP’s, RA, quality control plans etc.
* Be the point of contact for any technical queries relating to process improvement, R&D, machinery, tooling, or people
* Attend the daily Production Meeting to communicate issues and gain support from all key stake holders.
* Be responsible for ensuring RA Questionnaires are written for all newly released RA’s, shared with the team in a timely manner and the tracker is reflective.
* Utilise the local production boards available during handovers to ensure effective communication between shifts.
* Support the team regarding the inputting of data into the OEE spreadsheet to ensure all downtime is captured by reason and help drive preventative actions.
* Ensure that team members follow standardised operating procedures and adhere to quality controls in place like the 357 rule and QIR Process.
* Attend daily MRB meetings to ensure control of materials unfit for purpose and share lessons learnt with peers.
* Ensure component traceability is maintained throughout and take ownership of all W/O’s post being raised by the Planning department from both a system and physical point of view, as close to real time as possible.
* To ensure all results, including Hydrostatic testing are recorded accurately, along with the build verification sheet being fully populated daily.
* Ensure all equipment is available and maintained including calibration and safety critical equipment e.g. including pre-start up checks.
About You
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience gained in a Team Leader role within a manufacturing environment
* Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety guidelines
* Experience of delivering to plan right first time, managing workflow and achieving targets
* Knowledge of 6S in the workplace
* Good understanding of Lean Techniques.
Skills and Abilities
* Strong organisation skills with good problem-solving ability
* Can work as part of a team or independently
* Good communication skills, able to effectively interact with all key stakeholders at all levels and ensure information is understood and embedded within your area
* Excellent time management skills and a willingness to remain flexible
* A good level of IT competence in Microsoft packages and any other IT systems as they are identified
* Good accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to resolve low level conflict swiftly and effectively, escalating when required
* Can adjust and develop plans to short term time scales
* Ability to raise improvement ideas within local area and highlight potential failures before they occur
* Ability to understand and implement the shop floor policies and procedures
What can we offer you
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and a wider range of benefits including:
* Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
* Birthday holiday
* Holiday Purchase
* Cycle to work scheme
* Lifestyle Discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Health Cash Plan
* Eye Care
* Gym Scheme
* Life assurance
* EV Car Leasing
* Enhanced Parental Leave
* Motor Save Scheme
* Tech Save Scheme
* Onsite parking including free electric car charging points
We know your career is important to you, it’s important to us too, which is why we also offer opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. If you are looking to join a growing, dynamic
business and want to be part of our amazing team we would love to hear from you.
Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive.
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