The Team Leader will be actively supporting the day to day delivery of work, quality, training, maintenance escalation, first line resolution of problems and distribution of staff to ensure that daily delivery requirements are met. This role demands that you work very closely with the production operatives and supervisors to meet goals. Good technical knowledge of the area will be key as this is a hands-on role requiring a rough 50/50 split of direct activity / team management to help support delivery of product and actions outlined by the production supervisor.
Key Accountabilities:
* Lead a team of production operatives and ensure the required training to accomplish an efficient and resilient production flow.
* To be accountable for on-time delivery and productivity within their control.
* Monitor and manage labour and machines to ensure the priority needs are met.
* Ensure team adherence to procedures at all times and raise concerns or breaches to Supervisor.
* To assist in Quality Control Procedures as required.
* Responsible for 5’s Workplace organization within area of responsibility.
* To assist the Production Supervisor in improvements by contributing to initiatives and attending meetings where necessary.
* To be fully conversant with all operations within sections.
* To deputise for Production Supervisor when applicable.
* To undertake the above duties in such a manner as to comply with the company Health and Safety at Work Policy.
* To actively participate in problem identification and solving within area of responsibility.
* To minimise waste and participate in waste reduction projects as required.
* To perform other such duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and commensurate with its level of responsibility.
* Work to achieve or improve departmental KPIs.
Person Specification
Technical
* Manual handling training.
* OEE, TPM & 5S.
* Lean manufacturing techniques.
Behavioural
* Leader who can motivate others.
* Team player.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Flexible in your approach, self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Education/Experience
* Experience in leading teams within production environment.
* Experience working in a team role ideally within a contract manufacturing environment.
* Mechanical background.
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