Location: Sunderland
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Job ID: 168652
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.