Production Team Leader - Swansea, United Kingdom - Cyden Ltd
Description
Driving Production, Quality, Continuous Improvement and Safety achievement for the production process by managing the activity of Lead Operatives, Production Operatives and other resources and information. The Production Team Leader will have full responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the production process.
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.
CyDen is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and values diversity.