Production Team Leader

Butler Rose; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee production and manage a team. The role focuses on optimizing operations, compliance with safety standards, and continuous improvement while offering a salary up to £42,000 and various benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced pension and leave entitlement

Life assurance

Career development opportunities

Shift premium included in salary

Qualifications

• Trained to ILM Level 5 or IOSH Managing Safely.
• Experience with Six Sigma and Core Tools beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team and ensure KPI adherence.
• Manage health and safety compliance and incident reporting.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

KPI Management

Continuous Improvement

Team Management

Education

ILM Level 5 or IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Team Leader - Manufacturing

Location: PlymouthSalary: Up to GBP42,000 per annumShifts: Weekly alternating shifts, Monday to Friday, 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Plymouth, seeking an experienced and driven Team Leader to join their production team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership position within a forward-thinking company committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The Role:As a 1st Line Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of personnel within your designated area. You will play a crucial role in ensuring company objectives are met in terms of safety, quality, and profitability. Your day-to-day activities will be aligned with the company's key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full staff management, including overseeing cell leaders and ensuring KPI adherence.
• Enforcing compliance with health and safety policies, including risk assessments, safety audits, PPE adherence, and incident reporting.
• Managing quality standards, ensuring set-up verification, conducting dimensional checks, and leading scrap reduction initiatives.
• Monitoring daily output against targets, implementing recovery plans as needed, and driving continuous improvements.
• Managing productivity levels in line with company KPIs and ensuring optimal workforce planning.
• Ensuring all personnel receive appropriate training before undertaking any tasks.
• Leading HR activities such as recruitment, appraisals, performance reviews, and disciplinary hearings.
• Reviewing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) schedules and taking corrective action when targets are not met.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives in line with the 5S methodology.
• Upholding compliance with shift patterns, breaks, and attendance requirements.

Experience:

• The successful candidate will be trained to ILM Level 5 or IOSH Managing Safely, with further training opportunities available in Six Sigma, Core Tools, and leadership development.

Package:

• Salary up to GBP42,000 including shift premium
• Enhanced pension and leave entitlement
• Further opportunities for career development
• Life assurance + other benefits available

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated leader to make a real impact within a thriving manufacturing environment where further investment will be made into your development. If you are ready for a new challenge and have the skills and experience required, we encourage you to apply today.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.