Job Overview

The Production Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of production operatives to ensure that daily output, quality, safety, and efficiency targets are achieved.  The role involves hands‑on supervision, people management and continuous improvement within the production area.  

Job Requirements

• · Compliance to EH&S Policies, safety standards and COSHH/Risk Assessments. 

  · Lead daily GO meetings 

  · Agree the production plan with the planning team.   

  · Drive adherence to the production plan, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where required  

  · Be the key communicator on production to the planning team, including completions, delays, and recovery actions  

  · Root cause deviation to execution of the production plan 

  · Maintain, Update and assist in the creation of routings and capacities. 

  · Maintain the area skill matrix and create training plan for knowledge depth. 

  · Assist in implementing new procedures and operational improvements with correct documentation. Incl standard work. 

  · Promote standard work, 5S, and waste reduction initiatives on the shop floor.  

  · Coordinate with maintenance, mechanical engineering, EHS and quality to ensure productivity 

  · Collect, analyse, and maintain operational data 

  · Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for management on area performance. 

  · Lead and support continuous Improvement Initiatives to drive efficiency, safety and quality in the area 

  · Cover for production supervisors as needed 

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