Production Team Leader (Fixed-Term)

TN United Kingdom; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Team Leader for a fixed-term opportunity in Swansea. This role involves driving production, quality, and safety within a busy manufacturing environment. You will lead a team, ensuring effective resource management and compliance with health and safety standards. Your leadership will be crucial in achieving production targets and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting while developing your skills in team management and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in coordinating/leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in managing employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage production processes and resources to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Employee Relations Management

Continuous Improvement Techniques

Microsoft Office Suite

MRP Systems

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

FIXED TERM - 5 MONTH OPPORTUNITY

Driving Production, Quality, Continuous Improvement and Safety achievement for the production process by managing the activity of Lead Operatives, Production Operatives and other resources and information. The Production Team Leader will have full responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the production process.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the Production Shift Manager by effectively managing all resources and processes to meet the day-to-day requirements of a busy manufacturing operation:

Work in accordance with all health and safety requirements.

Ensure handling of materials and product is in accordance with required quality standards.

Ensure that all production workstations are correctly equipped to run the scheduled finished goods, including completion of all required documentation.

Allocate Production Operatives to tasks in accordance with production requirements that they are fully trained to conduct.

Ensure all Operatives are aware of required production targets and regularly monitor performance against targets.

Utilise resources to resolve all issues encountered within the production area and escalate to the Production shift manager if unable to resolve.

Ensuring effective line clearance and set-up of all workstations

Full responsibility for housekeeping of area

Verifying completion of all required records and documentation for the process to a high standard

Work with a view of continuously improving all aspects of your area. This would include resources, equipment, line flow, efficiencies etc.

Manage the safe wearing and compliance of all PPE requirements within your area.

Liaise with the training officer to identify training requirements in line with competencies and ensure all relevant training is up to date and completed in a timely manner, including all relevant documentation.

Liaise with HR to manage HR requirements within your area including the absence process, holiday approvals, use of Employment Hero and conduct/performance issues.

Manage and oversee activity of employees in your area.

Responsible for all resources and equipment to meet the weekly plan.

Be responsible Senior person on site outside dayshift hours in the absence of the Production Shift Manager.

These tasks are not intended as an exhaustive list of the post holder's duties. The post holder is expected to carry out any reasonable request as deemed appropriate by their Line Manager to support business needs. Specific responsibilities and authorities are defined in procedures relevant to the role.

• Significant experience in coordinating/leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in managing employee relations
• Experience of working in an electronic assembly operation
• Knowledgeable of Continuous Improvement Techniques
• Use of Microsoft packages
• Use Of MRP systems.

Other attributes:

• Organised and methodical.
• Rigorous in following work instructions.
• Willing to be flexible to meet the requirements of the business.
• Able to lead and manage a team of people.
• Able to motivate staff with a positive attitude in a challenging manufacturing environment.