Production Team Leader

Harvey McQueen Ltd; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Chadderton is seeking a Production Team Leader to oversee quality and productivity. Responsibilities include leading a team, planning and scheduling production, ensuring health and safety standards, and implementing efficiency improvements. Candidates should have experience in coaching and lean management techniques. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of lean management techniques.
• Experience coaching, mentoring or leading a team.
• Practical experience of following and applying health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality, planning, and productivity of the production team.
• Lead and motivate a group of assemblers.
• Plan and schedule work in line with customer demand.
• Organise internal processes for valve manufacture.
• Gather and report daily SQDCP data.
• Compile and maintain accurate build and test instructions.
• Maintain and improve workplace housekeeping standards.
• Implement efficiency improvements in the work area.
• Focus on quality and problem solving issues.

Skills

Lean management techniques

Coaching and mentoring

Health and safety standards

Excel skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Supply chain knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Title: Production Team Leader
Reports to: Production Manager
Location: Manchester
Working Hours: 07:00-16:00 Monday - Friday

Purpose of the Job:
The purpose of this role is to oversee the quality, planning, and productivity of Pneumatics and related processes,
ensuring operational excellence through effective day-to-day management. This includes leading and motivating the
team, managing scheduling and planning activities, and upholding standards in health and safety, human resources,
and overall productivity. The role also focuses on fostering a culture of discipline and continuous improvement, while
driving enhancements to the work environment infrastructure to support long-term efficiency and team
performance.
Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:
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Managing a group of assemblers and overseeing their workload
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Planning & scheduling of valves in line with customer demand, backlog and schedule
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Work closely with internal planning and purchasing to align parts delivery
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Organising internal processes supplying the valve manufacture
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Gathering and reporting SQDCP data each day and reporting data to the relevant forum. Execute & escalate actions from tier meeting
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To compile and maintain accurate build and test instructions and ensure they are strictly adhered to
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To maintain and improve housekeeping standards in the work area (5S)
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To suggest and implement efficiency improvements in the area
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Maintaining a keen focus on quality
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Problem solving issues arising from infrastructure, design and incumbent processes.
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The roles and responsibilities may change in line with the business needs and thus the candidate will need to adapt
H&S
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Keeping the team safe and equipment maintained and safe
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Managing safety spots and corrective actions
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Team leaders are responsible for their areas
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Health and Safety needs and requirements are to be reported to the supervisors or H&SM directly
Qualifications & Technical knowledge:
Essential
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Basic understanding of lean management techniques
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Experience coaching, mentoring or leading a team
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Practical experience of following and applying health and safety standards
Personal Specification:
Essential
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Run and maintain tier KPI boards
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Meet health and safety standards
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An ability and willingness to train others
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Working to a deadline
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Working as part of a team
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Ability to direct others
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Capable of setting and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards for the team
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Strong Excel skillset
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Problem solving
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Demonstrate analytical skills
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Supply chain basic understanding
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Ability to work under pressure
Values:
We expect all colleagues at Rotork to role model our organisational values and associated behaviors.
STRONGER TOGETHER - we put people first, we collaborate, inspire and support each other to win as One Rotork.
We think as one team, support each other and achieve high performance together.
We’re open and honest, welcoming diversity and difference.
We act responsibly in the best interests of Rotork.
ALWAYS INNOVATING - we’re committed to continuous improvement, thinking differently and improving for the future.
We think differently and find smarter ways to be the best.
We strive for excellence and think Lean to continually improve.
We use our experience to solve problems, effectively and efficiently.
TRUSTED PARTNER - we’re a responsible business proud of our customer focus. We put quality and service at our heart.
We put safety first and, as ethical and responsible citizens, consider the environment and communities we operate within.
We put customers at the heart of our thinking, understanding their needs and enabling their success.
We’re easy to do business with and do what we say we’ll do.