Production Team Leader

The Whittan Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of steel storage products seeks a Team Leader to oversee the production press department in Telford. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and implementing continuous improvement measures. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant management qualifications, contributing to a commitment to quality and safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Long Service Awards

Monthly STAR Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle2Work Scheme

Medicash Scheme

Flexi Holiday Scheme

Qualifications

• Manage day-to-day running of production press department.
• Understand all aspects of Health & Safety.
• Build and maintain healthy working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply of pressed parts to the paint plant.
• Ensure daily picking list completed on time.
• Monitor adherence to production plan.

Skills

PC Literate

Good communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Health & Safety qualification e.g., IOSH Managing Safely

Management qualification (ILM Level 2/3)

Job description

Telford

Production

Full time

Permanent

The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe.

We are looking for a Team Leader who will have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the production press department. The Team Leader will control and coordinate all production processes within the department ensuring full compliance of all Health and Safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the supply of pressed parts to the paint plant.
• Ensure the daily picking list is completed in priority order and on time.
• Ensure all orders are picked in line with the paint plant production plan.
• Monitor adherence to plan.
• High levels of communication with Team Leaders in other departments is critical.
• Escalate shortages immediately to planning and the line manager.
• Attend daily production meeting.
• Maintain high standard of stock control and identification of parts.
• Manage high levels of health & safety at all times.
• Deliver high standards of quality.
• Absence Management.
• Implement standards operating procedures (SOP) where possible.
• Implement and drive continuous improvement within your department.
  
  

Required Experience/skills/qualifications

• PC Literate
• Good communication skills
• Be able to build and maintain healthy working relationships.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship.
• Adaptable to changes within the business and always understand the customer’s focus.
• Must be able to understand all aspects of Health & Safety in and around the workplace as per all instructions communicated from within the business.
• An understanding of the OTD and OTIF customer focus.
  
  

Desirable

• Health & Safety qualification e.g., IOSH Managing Safely
• Management qualification (ILM Level 2/3)
• Understanding of HR policies and procedures such as absence, investigation etc.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S, SMED, TPM and how to implement
  
  

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly STAR Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Medicash Scheme
• Flexi Holiday Scheme
  
  

For more information, please contact [e-mail]

The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.