Team Leader

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension contribution

Opportunities for career advancement

Free Parking

Accessible by Public Transport

Discounted Products

Canteen Facilities - Vending Machines,

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to manage daily production floor operations, assign and direct work, appraise performance, resolve issues, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires supervising a high-volume production team, coordinating with departments to meet targets, and implementing improvement initiatives. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership and people-management abilities in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential.
• Experience supervising a team in a high-volume production environment is preferred.
• Education includes a diploma with a bachelor's degree preferred as a plus; certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of manufacturing personnel on the production floor.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and deadlines.
• Monitor production standards and quality control measures.
• Train new team members and ensure competency across roles.
• Maintain accurate production records and data

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Team management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Engineering or related field

CPT / Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing certifications (advantageous)

Job description

As a Manufacturing Team Leader, the individual is responsible for managing daily operations on the production floor. This includes planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and leading a team of manufacturing personnel in a high-volume production environment.
• Ensuring the team adheres to production schedules and deadlines.
• Monitoring production standards and quality control measures.
• Training new team members and ensuring that all team members are competent in their roles.
• Maintaining accurate records of production data, including volume produced, materials used, and any deviations from standard processes.
• Implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance production efficiency and safety.
• Enforcing strict safety guidelines and company standards.

Tasks and Duties

The Manufacturing Team Leader is tasked with several crucial duties that ensure the smooth functioning of production processes. These include:

• Coordinating with other departments to ensure equipment availability, raw material supply, and timely completion of production targets.
• Conducting regular team meetings to communicate targets, strategies, and company news.
• Assisting in the development of budgets for the manufacturing department.
• Identifying areas for improvement and initiating projects aimed at lowering costs and improving quality.
• Evaluating team performance and providing feedback and coaching to improve productivity and product quality.

Education and Certification Requirements

To qualify for the role of Manufacturing Team Leader, candidates must typically meet several educational and certification requirements:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Production Technician (CPT), Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing can be advantageous.
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 7.30 till 16.30

• Company pension contribution
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Free Parking
• Accessible by Public Transport
• Discounted Products
• Canteen Facilities - Vending Machines, Microwaves

This job is commutable from the following areas, Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Hanley, Longton, Burslem, Tunstall, Fenton, Trentham and surrounding areas.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and comply with the Equality Act 2010.