Production Team Leader - Sunderland, United Kingdom - Zenith People LTD

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Zenith People are working with our client who are recruiting for a Team Leader on a permanent basis. Reporting into shift Senior Supervisor you will be responsible for operators and lead operators, the main purpose as the Team Leader is to be responsiblefor the operations of an area within the Manufacturing function, supporting the Production shift Supervisor with day
- to day management of their manufacturing area.


You will be responsible for coordinating workloads and addressing any issues that arise in the course of the shift, timely escalation to the key stakeholders, ensuring production targets are met, understand, communicate and strive towards meeting Key PerformanceIndicators (KPIs) and ensure quality standards are met in order to meet the requirements of the customer.

Developing the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, whilst fostering a culture of working safely.


MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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 standard work as defined, manufacturing procedures and comply with quality requirements
  • Drive safety, output, quality, scrap, efficiency
  • Ensure full adherence to 5S (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) practices at all times
  • Ensure all records are completed appropriately
  • Ensure that nonconforming material is clearly identified and segregated
  • Ensure that the escalation procedure for quality concerns is followed
  • Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity targets.
  • Ensure the team are aware of day to day targets and responsibilities
  • Maintain visible lead for adherence to procedures and instructions
  • Monitor change over and/or line set up efficiency
  • Prepare line setups for following shifts, including first part buyoffs
  • Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools
  • Undertake continuous training and development
  • Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

Skills & Experience required:

  • Previous Experience & Skills Required
  • Leading small group activities to drive improvement
  • Assisting and developing (multiskilled) people
  • Strong PC skills and experience of packages such as Excel
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and recognized QC tools
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
  • Knowledge of Quality standard TS1694
  • Understanding of production costs to include waste, downtime and scrap
*Please note, the higher end salary advertised is inclusive of Shift Allowance
  • Shifts are Earlies & Lates.

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