Team Leader

Carters; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CARTERS is seeking an experienced Team Leader for their Frame & Truss production teams in Harrogate. The role involves leading a dynamic team, ensuring production meets targets while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a background in manufacturing and a passion for developing high-performance teams.

Benefits

Highly competitive wage rate

7.5% Benefits Package including Superannuation Savings

Life & Disability Insurance

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Training, development, coaching opportunities

Supportive, diverse team

Buying privileges across all Carters stores

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role in a multi-shift environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of small team leadership in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team ensuring targets are met.
• Manage team members to deliver performance expectations.
• Ensure a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strong problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical understanding

Confidence in computer controlled environment

Job description

At CARTERS, we've been helping build New Zealand - and Kiwi trade careers - for over 150 years. Our continued success and reputation as the best building partner in the market can only happen with the right teams. That's why we look for people, who are results-focused, have shared values and are passionate about customer success.

CARTERS Cambridge Manufacturing has an opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to lead the Frame & Truss production teams.
We are seeking an experienced people leader with sound manufacturing knowledge and understanding of the processes within a frame and truss manufacturing environment.

About the role
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead a production team of manufacturing operators and carpenters, ensuring production targets are met; safety and quality is adhered to while training and developing your team.

Key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Lead the team to deliver products to customer expectations and requirements
• Lead a team of between 6 and 10 team members
• Manage your team of employees, temps and contractors to deliver performance expectations
• Work cooperatively with the manufacturing leadership team to deliver quality product and service
• Ensure appropriate training and development of staff
• Ensure systems are in place to minimise waste
• Ensure customer delivery dates are met
• Ensure a culture of continuous improvement

About you
You will be highly motivated and have a passion for developing a high-performance culture to meet business objectives while possessing the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role in a multi shift environment.
• Strong technical and tactical experience and comprehensive understanding of small team leadership within the building/frame and truss manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with regard to technical queries and the ability to confidently provide solutions or remedial actions for your team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Confidence in computer controlled operating environment

What we offer

In return, we'll make sure you're looked after in a professional, positive, inclusive and supportive working environment that you can be proud of. We offer:

• Highly competitive wage rate
• 7.5% Benefits Package, includes Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life & Disability Insurance
• We also pay for your Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Training, development, coaching and promotional opportunities
• Supportive, respectful, fun, collaborative, diverse team
• Buying privileges across all Carters stores

Please note that this role is only available to candidates with valid working rights in New Zealand (citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work visa)