Production Team Leader

Our international manufacturing client based in Sunderland is looking for a number of Production Team Leaders to join them on a permanent basis.

Job Role

As the Production Team Leader you will be responsible for the operations of an area within the Manufacturing function, supporting the Supervisor with day- to day management of their manufacturing area

• You will be overseeing a group of operators ensuring an efficient operation in achieving business targets

• Work to ensure people and resources are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standards

• Ensure that team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality requirements

• Ensure full adherence to 5S

• Ensure that non-conforming material is clearly identified and segregated

• Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity targets. Ensure the team are aware of day to day targets and responsibilities

Skills/Experience

• Experience of leading small group activities to drive improvement

• Ability to lead by example in a professional manner, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and recognized QC tools

• Understanding of production costs to include waste, downtime and scrap

• Excellent organisation skills

• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills with a flexible in approach

• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality

• Continuous improvement and safety mind-set

The role is working on shifts either 2 or 3 shift pattern and a shift allowance is paid on top of the basic salary.