Production Team Leader

Yolk Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual pay review

25 days + bank holidays

4? 13% pension

Life assurance Enhanced maternity/pat.

Company sick pay policy

Flexible benefits package

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Yolk Recruitment are partnering with a leading high-precision manufacturing business in Plymouth to recruit a Production Team Leader. You will be responsible for managing people, performance, quality and continuous improvement within your team, reporting to the Production Manager.

The role operates a 2-shift pattern, 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing teams in manufacturing/production.
• Strong track record of achieving production, quality, productivity and people KPIs.
• Experience managing day-to-day operational performance and delivering against plans and targets.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Experience using structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, 8D).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety policies and compliance in manufacturing.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Planning.
• Ability to make data-driven operational decisions and respond quickly to issues.

Responsabilités

• Lead the team to achieve daily production, quality, productivity and performance targets.
• Monitor performance and implement recovery actions when targets are at risk.
• Plan, organise and prioritise manufacturing activities for safe, compliant operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Promote Lean practices including standard work, SMED and flow optimisation.
• Lead, coach and develop team members through regular 1:1s and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality standards and policies.
• Investigate and manage people-related matters including performance and disciplinary processes.
• Collaborate with other Team Leaders and cross-functional teams to hit objectives.
• Support resource planning, onboarding and skills development.

Connaissances

Team leadership

KPIs

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Description du poste

Production Team Leader

Plymouth

£36,000 - £42,000 (including 20% shift allowance)

2 Shift - 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm - Monday to Friday.

Yolk Recruitment are partnered with this leading high-precision manufacturing business as they continue to grow. With a strong history of secure long term contracts the business has always offered security and the opportunity to develop in a well run, world class operation, manufacturing high quality components.

In this role you will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the management of the people, performance, quality and continuous improvement of your team. This includes a scorecard of measures including health & safety, operational performance, quality, productivity, efficiency, team development and engagement.

You will report to the Production Manager and you are expected to exercise sound judgement in operational decision-making, **escalate issues when appropriate**, work collaboratively to ensure a consistent approach and excellent communication between Team Leaders and across shifts. You will collaborate effectively in a cross-functional capacity with key colleagues in departments such as Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and Planning to achieve business objectives.

This is a shift role, working a 2 shift pattern, rotating weeks of 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm. Overtime is available and the business offers a well-developed benefits package.

This is what you'll be doing:

• Lead the team to achieve daily production, quality, productivity and performance targets.
• Monitor operational performance throughout the shift and implement recovery actions where targets are at risk.
• Plan, organise and prioritise manufacturing activities to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity improvement, waste reduction and process optimisation.
• Promote and maintain Lean Manufacturing practices including standard work, SMED and flow optimisation.
• Lead, coach and develop team members through regular 1:1s, feedback, training and performance management.
• Ensure all team members operate in compliance with Health & Safety procedures, quality standards and company policies.
• Conduct investigations and manage people-related matters including performance, disciplinary and grievance processes where required.
• Collaborate effectively with other Team Leaders and cross-functional departments to achieve operational and business objectives.
• Support resource planning, onboarding, training and skills development to ensure the team is fully competent and capable.

The experience you'll need in this role:

• Proven experience leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong track record of achieving production, quality, productivity and people-related KPIs.
• Experience managing day-to-day operational performance and delivering against production plans and targets.
• Demonstrable experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Experience using structured problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys, 8D or similar methodologies.
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety policies, procedures and compliance within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working cross-functionally with departments such as Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Planning to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to make data-driven operational decisions, prioritise effectively and respond quickly to production issues.

And this is what you'll get in return:

• Annual pay review
• 25 days + bank holidays
• 13% pension
• Life assurance Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Company sick pay policy
• Flexible benefits package
• Employee assistance program

Are you up to the challenge?

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