Plating Team Lead

Sterling Cross Ltd; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Ramsgate is seeking a Plating Team Leader to oversee operations in the plating and shot peen departments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the engineering industry, demonstrated leadership skills, and knowledge of lean processes. Responsibilities include managing team morale, scheduling workflows, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This is a full-time permanent position with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in an engineering environment.
• Familiarity with production workshop standards.
• Ability to implement lean process principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily operations for Plating and Shot Peen departments.
• Plan and schedule workload according to production needs.
• Identify training opportunities for team members.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Experience within the Engineering Industry

Prior experience in a production workshop environment

Prior experience of leading teams

Computer literate – competent in Microsoft Office

Understanding and implementation of lean process principles

Job description

Plating Team Leader

£££ doe

Ramsgate, Kent

Permanent, Full Time

We are currently looking for an Plating Team Leader for our Ramsgate site.

Purpose of role

To efficiently and effectively deliver the day-to-day operations of the Plating and Shot Peen departments. Support the control of Environmental, Health & Safety and Quality issues, maintaining compliance with all industry standard regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process components within the plating department or shot peen department
• Plan and schedule workload in line with the site production schedule.
• Development and maintenance of strong team morale and team working.
• Support implementation of all standard operating practices and procedures.
• Identify training and development opportunities for team members.
• Manage first level discipline and grievance issues for team members.
• Maintain the function of plant and equipment to include machine maintenance (preventative and scheduled).
• Comply with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Support the implementation of new product development initiatives.

Experience

• Experience within the Engineering Industry
• Prior experience in a production workshop environment
• Prior experience of leading teams
• Computer literate – competent in Microsoft Office
• Understanding and implementation of lean process principles and their applications