Production Team Leader

Kingston Barnes Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in Bristol is seeking a Production Team Leader to oversee and develop manufacturing processes for polymers. The ideal candidate will have experience in team leadership and a background in plastics or mechanical engineering. You will be responsible for monitoring production quality, managing team output, and achieving ISO certification. This role offers great career development prospects in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience in production supervision within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work in a rotating shift pattern.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise polymeric materials for manufacturing.
• Oversee new product introduction across the production process.
• Monitor production processes to ensure quality.

Skills

Production Team Leader experience

People management

Knowledge in polymers, plastics or mechanical engineering

Job description

POLYMERS PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER

Are you a Production Team Leader looking for an exciting opportunity in Bristol? Have you got a background in polymers, plastics or mechanical engineering? Does the idea of supervising a diverse production team within a fantastic production environment interest you? Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes has an exciting opportunity for a Production Team Leader for one of our clients.

The Company:

With the company’s success continuing to grow steadily, they are looking at expanding the workforce on site in order to maintain production levels. They are a market leader within a thriving industry and are looking forward to another successful year within this marketplace. The business has shown consistent growth and is constantly developing new systems to maintain their competitive advantage in existing markets. The successful Production Team Leader will receive support and development which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further yourself and progress your career within a continually expanding business.

The Role:

Main Duties: Job Specific Task

• Develop and optimise new and existing polymeric materials for manufacturing requirements.
• To oversee new product introduction across the production process.
• To introduce, monitor and sign off process improvements through the polyamide extrusion department.
• Assisting with new process set up and development.
• Monitoring production to ensure quality.
• Monitoring and improving processes.
• Studying work orders, drawings and making controlled alterations to assist with the development of polyamide extrusion systems.
• Working to set procedures and tolerances.
• Maintain continuity among colleagues by documenting, reporting and communicating on actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Developing risk assessments and operational procedures.
• Work and liaise with various departments and external suppliers in the development of tooling systems.
• Ensuring production output demands are met and a quality product is manufactured.
• Creating reports to communicate the department’s development.
• Overseeing recruitment and team development.
• Achieving ISO standard certification.
• Reducing wastage and minimise loss.
• Managing output requirements on a daily basis.

The candidate:

• Production Team Leader experience.
• Plastics, polymers or mechanical engineering background.
• Good people management experience.
• Happy working a rotating shift pattern.
• From a manufacturing background.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.

If you are interested please call Justin Reynolds on or apply online.