Team Leader - Wallasey, United Kingdom - Trackwork Limited

Trackwork Limited

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Wallasey, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Since formation in 1976 Trackwork has developed to become one of the UK's leading providers of construction and engineering services to the rail network.

Trackwork is a manufacturer of permanent way materials and this combined with our extensive track installation expertise, our experienced workforce and our fleet of road rail vehicles allows us to deliver contracts safely, on time and cost effectively.

We have a reputation for innovation and a drive to grow the business.

We are now looking to recruit a full time Team Leader. The role will be based at Wallasey, supporting the Supervisor with the day-to-day management of the manufacturing area.

Responsible for providing leadership and line management to the Team, which includes coordinating workloads, monitoring issues, ensuring production and quality standards are met.

Key Accountabilities

Supervising a production plan ensuring quality and safety is not compromised, ensuring all employees work in safe and efficient manner
Control the health & safety requirements for employees and equipment within their work stations.
Train and develop the team, providing support, direction and vison to enable employees to achieve high quality in working practices and processes.
Ensure that safe working practices are adhered to and that all employees are using the correct protective clothing.
Aid managers in conducting regular performance and training reviews for employees who require improvement.
Contribute to maintenance upkeep and report the BDP's (Business Developments Plans) in your area.
Execution of methodologies for Lean manufacturing, such as 5S and 7 wastes.
Manage available resources such as overtime and absence cover, having a flexible approach to working hours as business demands.
Monitor production resources, ensuring equipment and tools are checked on daily basis, ensuring production is adequate and balanced to meet fluctuating order demands.
Assist the manager to produce maintenance schedules, monitor machine run times and ensure daily checks are conducted.

Skills and Abilities

Exercise considerable initiative in work methods, and in interpreting and delegating work requirements.
Excellent organisational skills.
Excellent problemsolving skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team.
Ability to plan, analyse and challenge.
Work in a logical, systematic manner.
Attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality.
Solid understanding of all employee related processes and procedures.
Working knowledge of safety, quality and environmental requirements.
Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poorquality manufactured products.

Qualifications and Experience Levels

Ideally educated to BTEC or equivalent NVQ level qualification in a relevant manufacturing / engineering discipline.
Proven product and industry knowledge.
Experience in a leadership role.
Knowledge and technical understanding of manufacturing processes, components and techniques.

Trackwork Limited is committed to equal opportunities.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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