Production Team Leader

We are currently recruiting an experienced Production Team Leader for our prestigious client located in Swansea area.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the Production Shift Manager by effectively managing all resources and processes to meet the day-to-day requirements of a busy manufacturing operation:

· Work in accordance with all health and safety requirements

· Ensure handling of materials and product is in accordance with required quality standards

· Ensure that all production workstations are correctly equipped to run the scheduled finished goods, including completion of all required documentation

· Allocate Production Operatives to tasks in accordance with production requirements that they are fully trained to conduct.

· Ensure all Operatives are aware of required production targets and regularly monitor performance against targets.

· Utilise resources to resolve all issues encountered within the production area and escalate to the Production shift manager if unable to resolve.

· Ensuring effective line clearance and set-up of all workstations

· Full responsibility for housekeeping of area

· Verifying completion of all required records and documentation for the process to a high standard

· Work with a view of continuously improving all aspects of your area. This would include resources, equipment, line flow, efficiencies etc.

· Manage the safe wearing and compliance of all PPE requirements within your area

· Liaise with the training officer to identify training requirements in line with competencies and ensure all relevant training is up to date and completed in a timely manner, including all relevant documentation

· Liaise with HR to manage HR requirements within your area including the absence process, holiday approvals, use of Mitrefinch and conduct/performance issues.

· Manage and oversee activity of employees in your area

· Responsible for all resources and equipment to meet the weekly plan

Be responsible Senior person on site outside dayshift hours in the absence of the Production Shift Manager.

What you will need:

Qualifications and training:

Essential

· General secondary or vocational qualifications (e.g. GCSEs..), including English and Maths

· Competent in use of computer systems/programs

Desirable

· Team Management/Supervision, e.g. ILM

Experience:

Essential

· Significant experience in coordinating/leading teams in a manufacturing environment.

· Experience in managing employee relations

Desirable

· Experience of working in an electronic assembly operation

· Knowledgeable of Continuous Improvement Techniques

· Use of Microsoft packages

· Use Of MRP systems.

Other attributes:

- Organised and methodical

- Rigorous in following work instructions

- Willing to be flexible to meet the requirements of the business

- Be a role model in conducting your duties

- Able to lead and manage a team of people

- Able to motivate staff with a positive attitude in a challenging manufacturing environment

- Can Do attitude

In return we offer competitive rates of pay, 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays rising to 28 with length of service, 5% Company pension contributions, Company sick pay, career development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme