Manufacturing Team Leader

Partnership Recruiting; Irvine; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production Team Leader for a state-of-the-art facility in Irvine. The successful candidate will lead a team to meet production targets while ensuring high safety and quality standards. This role suits experienced Production Operators ready for a leadership challenge in a company promoting career progression. Must have Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma qualifications.

Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma qualification and/or experience required.
• Experience with continuous process production lines beneficial.
• Strong understanding of 5S principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to achieve production and output targets.
• Drive daily improvement for quality & safety standards.
• Maintain housekeeping through 5S principles.
• Optimize performance in output, quality, costs.
• Liaise with Safety, Logistics, Technical teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Partnership Recruiting are looking for a Production Team Leader to join their clients management team at their state of the art facility in Irvine where you will be expected to drive efficiency and success on the production floor.

As a Shift Leader, you will be responsible for the smooth operation of the production process during your shift, overseeing the efficient manufacturing of products, and maintaining high safety and quality standards. You will work closely with the Production Supervisor and Manager to meet production targets, implement continuous improvements, and support the overall goals of the production department.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to achieve production and output targets/KPIs on a daily basis and lead smaller process improvement teams as assigned.
• Drive daily improvement in line with management objectives around quality & safety standards.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping through rigorous conformance with 5S principles.
• Lead the team to optimise performance in terms of output, quality, costs, etc.
• Ensure all work areas & equipment are regularly maintained to deliver optimum performance.
• Liaise with Safety, Logistics, Technical, and Maintenance teams to achieve optimum results.

Experience/Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma qualification and/or experience is required.
• Experience with continuous process production lines would be beneficial.
• A strong understanding of 5S and the role it plays in driving both safety and workplace efficiencies.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Summary

If you are an experienced Production Operator ready to take the next step in your career, or a current team leader looking for a new and challenging opportunity with a company that actively promotes career progression, then this could be the perfect role for you.