Industrious Recruitment are seeking a Team Leader for a client in the Dunstable area. This is a permanent position. This is a Panama shift pattern, mixture of days and nights. Main purpose of job: Co-ordination of daily production activities, ensuring quality standards are met, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Key Responsibilities: Team Supervision and Leadership: o Lead, motivate, and guide a team of production workers to achieve daily production targets. o Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring optimal use of resources. o Provide coaching, training, and support to team members to enhance their skills and performance. o Foster a positive and collaborative team environment. Production Oversight: o Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. o Ensure production schedules are followed, and deadlines are achieved. o Identify and resolve production issues or bottlenecks in a timely manner. o Collaborate with other departments to optimize production workflows. Quality Assurance: o Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications of all products made on the shift. o Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain product quality. o Address and resolve any quality-related issues promptly. Safety and Compliance: o Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. o Conduct safety briefings and training sessions for team members. o Investigate and report any accidents or safety incidents. o IOSH - Qualification. Reporting and Communication: o Prepare and submit daily production reports to management. o Communicate production goals, updates, and challenges to the team. o Act as a point of contact between production staff and management. Continuous Improvement: o Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings. o Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices. o Encourage team members to contribute ideas for improvement. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): o Production output vs. targets o Product quality and defect rates o Team productivity and efficiency o Safety incident rates o Time and Attendance