Operations Team Leader - Cistermiser and Keraflo

Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation; Aylesford; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days holiday entitlement

Save as you earn

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme - matched

Life assurance

Free flu vouchers

Health & wellbeing initiatives on-site

Staff discount on Genuit Group产品

Free on-site parking

Descripción de la vacante

Genuit Group is seeking an Operations Team Leader to guide the Cistermiser and Keraflo Assembly Operators, ensuring production plans, quality standards, and safety requirements are met. The role blends hands-on assembly with daily supervision to sustain efficiency, output, and continuous improvement across the assembly area.

You will lead a small team, coordinate work, deliver training, and drive Kaizen-based improvements while maintaining a strong health and safety culture across site

Formación

• Previous experience leading or supervising a team is essential.
• Strong understanding of assembly/manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid knowledge of quality, health & safety standards and continuous improvement principles.
• Demonstrated focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Assembly Team to achieve daily production targets and business objectives.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor assembly activities in line with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Allocate work effectively across the team, ensuring resources are utilised efficiently.
• Act as the first point of contact for assembly team members, providing guidance and coaching.
• Ensure products are assembled per work instructions and approved procedures.
• Monitor quality and escalate defects or process issues through the agreed process.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and ensure safe working practices.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections to maintain a safe and organised environment (6S).
• Support training and development of team members and onboarding of new staff.
• Identify skills gaps and develop training plans to improve team capability.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping and performance, escalating concerns when needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operational flow.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

People management

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Descripción del empleo

Closing Date for Application: Monday 16/11/2026 At Cistermiser/Keraflo we're market leaders in intelligent water management solutions, helping organisations reduce water consumption, improve sustainability and improve operational efficiency across commercial buildings.

As part of the Genuit Group, we offer the stability of a successful UK business with a friendly, supportive culture that values teamwork, fresh ideas and personal development. We believe everyone should feel valued, supported and able to build a rewarding career.

Role Overview: Our Operations Team Leader is responsible for leading our Cistermiser and Keraflo Assembly Operators to ensure production plans, quality standards, safety requirements and operational objectives are achieved. he role combines hands on assembly activities with day to day supervision of the team, ensuring efficient workflow, high productivity and continuous improvement across the assembly area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the Assembly Team to achieve daily production targets and business objectives.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor assembly activities in line with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Allocate work effectively across the team, ensuring resources are utilised efficiently.
• Act as the first point of contact for assembly team members, providing guidance, coaching and support where required.
• Ensure all products are assembled in accordance with work instructions, quality standards and approved procedures.
• Monitor quality performance and ensure any defects, non-conformances or process issues are identified, investigated and reported through the agreed process.
• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture, ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections to ensure a safe, clean and organised working environment in line with 6S standards.
• Support the training, onboarding and ongoing development of new and existing team members.
• Identify skills gaps and work to develop training plans and improve team capability.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping and performance, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen activities, waste reduction and process improvements.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth operational flow and achievement of business objectives.
• Lead by example, demonstrating trademark behaviours, professionalism and a positive attitude at all times.

Skills & Requirements

• Previous experience leading or supervising a team is essential.
• Good understanding of complex assembly and manufacturing processes within a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of quality standards, health and safety requirements and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Competent in the use of hand tools, assembly equipment and machinery.
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Good computer skills with ability to use Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Flexible and adaptable, including travelling other sites if required.

Working Hours

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week (typically 8:30am - 5:00pm with 30 minute unpaid break, however can discuss flexibility to these hours)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday entitlement
• Save as you earn
• Sharesave Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%
• Life assurance
• Free flu vouchers
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
• Free on-site parking

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale. Here at Genuit we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. Our people are central to us which is why we’re passionate about building a culture of trust and innovation. We operate a decentralised business model where each Genuit Business attracts, nurtures, and retains local talent, becoming experts in their field. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.

If you are ready to explore our vacancies further, get scrolling! The 'Search for Jobs' page shows you all our current roles, each providing an opportunity to develop your career in an organisation that, through innovative products and technology and a clear customer focus, has set its sights on being at the forefront of the Construction Industry.