Production Team Leader (Assembly)

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Additional benefits

Job summary

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader (Assembly) to manage a shift and drive daily delivery, cost and quality targets. You will ensure safe operations, maintain the production schedule, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the team.

Key duties include enforcing health and safety policies, maintaining 5S standards, training personnel, and monitoring TPM/OEE data. On-site parking and a company pension are available.

Qualifications

• Understanding of 5S / 7 Wastes.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of SMED / TPM.
• Conversant with Microsoft Office Tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift team to meet customer delivery, cost and quality targets.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental policies are followed.
• Maintain Production Schedule to ensure on-time delivery.
• Train staff and ensure adherence to standard work and procedures.
• Maintain 5S standards for the area of responsibility.
• Allocate labour based on demand and performance.
• Monitor and report OEE data and machine planning accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement activities and process changes.
• Support TPM activities in line with plans.
• Communicate clearly in written and verbal form.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

5S & wastes knowledge

SMED/TPM knowledge

Microsoft Office tools

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a global leader in cutting-edge automotive electronics manufacturing with the appointment of an experienced Production Team Leader (Assembly).

Overall Purpose:

• Lead a shift team to fulfil customer delivery, cost and quality expectations on a daily basis.
• Ensure the safe working of the Team at all times.
• Drive improvement within the Team to improvement efficiency.

Key Duties:

• Ensure all team members are conforming to health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure all quality controls, plans and procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain the Production Schedule to ensure the on-time delivery of products to the customer.
• Ensure all team members are trained and following all standard work and operating procedures.
• Maintain 5S to agreed standards for the area of responsibility.
• Allocate and adjust labour levels on processes based on changing customer demands.
• Deal with and upscale performance and conduct issues.
• Monitor and ensure planned networking time is achieved.
• Maintain all metrics in line with targets.
• Conduct first day on the job assessments and maintain training matrices.
• Ensure TPM activities are completed in line with agreed plans.
• Plan changeovers to minimise process downtime.
• Raise requests to Maintenance for breakdowns.
• Use the ERP system (SAP) to check and monitor stocks and customer demand.
• Manage the OEE (DMP system) on an hourly/shift basis to ensure OEE data is correctly reported
• Regular check and update machine planning boards to ensure reliable supply based on current conditions.
• Conduct regular checking of machine outputs and take actions/get support where required.
• Support and lead continuous improvement activities (quality improvement, changeover reduction, etc).
• Show a flexible approach to support business needs when required.
• Have a can-do attitude and a desire to deliver excellence in the area of responsibility.
• Have clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Undertake any other reasonable requests.

Key Requirements:

• Understanding of 5S / 7 Wastes.
• At least 3 years Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of SMED / TPM.
• Conversant with Microsoft Office Tools.

The Package:

• £30,000 - £33,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Double day shift: Mon-Thurs 6.00 am - 1.30 pm 1.30 am / 9.00 pm Frid 6.00 am - 1.00 pm / 1.00 pm - 8.00 pm.
• Company pension scheme.
• On site parking.
• Additional benefits