Production Team Leader Telford Production

Whittan Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whittan Group seeks a Team Leader for its production press department in Telford. This role involves managing the daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a Health & Safety qualification.

Benefits

33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Long Service Awards

Monthly STAR Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Health & Safety practices in the workplace.
• Ability to build and maintain healthy working relationships.
• Familiarity with HR policies and lean manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the production press department.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Monitor production processes and quality standards.

Skills

PC Literate

Health & Safety Knowledge

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Communication

Adaptability

Education

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

Job description

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

• 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly STAR Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders

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.