Production Team Leader

ASTEMO UK, LTD.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO UK, LTD. is recruiting a Team Leader – Production Team Member at the Bolton plant. The role focuses on coordinating a production team, driving safety, quality and cost improvements, and coaching PTMs to achieve performance targets.

You will lead team meetings, ensure 5S and safe working conditions, and mentor staff while managing KPI delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a fast-moving production environment.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities for PTMs.
• Experience delivering safety, quality and cost improvements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team meetings and cascade information on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Drive health and safety practices, conduct risk assessments and daily safety checks.
• Resolve line issues quickly, coordinate support staff and RCCA when needed.
• Coach PTMs with regular feedback and development plans; track training & competencies.
• Support PTMs to meet line, team and skill block requirements; report issues to management.
• Carry out PTM duties to enable team focus on improvements when required.
• Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication to drive results.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Health & Safety

Communication

Coaching/Mentoring

Motivation & PDPs

Training & Development

Education

NVQ, ILM leadership qualifications

Tools

Microsoft O365

Job description

Company Name ASTEMO UK, LTD. Job Family: Manufacturing & Operations Job Description: Ready to contribute to the future of automotive industry? As part of Astemo focusing on world-leading advanced mobility solutions within the fields of electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity to help reduce environmental damage, decrease traffic accidents, and improve comfort. Together, we contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing mobility solutions that satisfy our customers and form the future core of automotive and motorcycle systems. Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Let’s make the world a brighter place, become a part of the team and join our Bolton plant now as: Team Leader – Production Team Member

Key Accountabilities and Activities

• Co-Ordination of Team Conduct team meetings. Drive weekly cascade meetings, following Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost issues. Ownership of allocated team; KPIs and team co-ordination. When an issue arises, take initiative to resolve / co-ordinate team (incl. shift Technical support staff). Ensuring all production targets are understood, communicated and delivered. Highlight improvement opportunities and training gaps. Team motivation and engagement
• Health & Safety Drive good health and safety practices within the designated area. Conduct Risk assessments, general daily safety checks and ensure compliance of team. Environment – control of energy / material waste within the shift. Contain and elevate safety and environmental topics. Ensure good 5s of the work environment.
• Problem Solving Respond quickly to line issues, co-ordinating the support staff where required and conducting initial investigation, escalating where required. Driving improvements and prioritising actions to achieve line targets & KPI’s. Support RCCA where required.
• Training & Development Coach and mentor PTM’s to understand and improve overall line performance. Provide team members with regular feedback and coaching opportunities. Identify individual training needs and utilise wider team to obtain relevant training. Training completion records to be kept up to date and delivery of training / competency checks to be conducted.
• PTM Performance & Motivation Encouraging & supporting PTM’s to achieve line, team & Skill Block requirements, including personal performance criteria. Discussing and reporting key issues to next level. Continuously communicate performance topics and develop PDPs with your team. Standard Operations Support development and audit performance against line documentation. Provide feedback to relevant stakeholders where documentation requires improvement.
• PTM Duties Carry out normal PTM duties to free up your team for improvement activities, when required.
• Key Competencies Worked within fast moving goods production, team engagement and performance management of teams. Worked with a KPI orientated business. Team Leadership Experience, Product Knowledge and Industry Experience, Leadership Skills Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Results-Oriented, Employee Training Experience, Interviewing Skills, Self-Motivation Strong Relationship Building, Wellbeing of Team and Difficult Discussions. NVQ, ILM qualifications in leadership Risk assessment training Microsoft O365 software/programs Continuous improvement activities You may, from time to time, be required to carry out any other duties outside of this job description as deemed appropriate by your line manager.

Why Astemo?

At Astemo, we respect each other, never pass the buck and work creatively to accomplish our mission.Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion is valued to build and leverage an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe that this will give us the strength to drive great innovations to create new values for people, vehicles, and the society, and to unlock our full potential to become a global leader in everything we do.

At Astemo, innovation drives our passion for excellence. As a global leader in the mobility sector, we are dedicated to shaping the future through advanced technology, sustainable practices and a commitment to empowering our diverse team of talented individuals. We believe that our greatest asset is our people. With a rich legacy of pioneering breakthroughs and forward-thinking mindset, we continuously seek exceptional individuals who share our vision and ambition to redefine the mobility industry. As you explore our website, we invite you to discover exciting career opportunities across various disciplines and regions. Whether you are an experienced professional or new graduate, there is a place for you to thrive and make a meaningful impact within our dynamic global community. Join us in driving innovation, shaping the future and unlocking new possibilities in the mobility industry. Your journey begins here at Astemo.