Team Leader

BMC Appointments Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Leader for a manufacturing client in Sunderland. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of production best practices. Responsibilities include team leadership, ensuring safety and quality standards, and training operators. Apply with a CV and cover letter detailing your fit for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in production.
• Proven ability to lead a department or team.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to achieve departmental goals.
• Ensure adequate training and up-to-date documentation for operators.
• Manage maintenance requests and follow work procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer-focused

Lean tools (Kaizen, 5S)

Education

Level 5 Qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP business systems

Job description

BMC Recruitment Group is currently recruiting for a Leader to join a client within the manufacturing sector based in Sunderland

About the Role:
- Competitive Salary
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Permanent position
- Standard working hours with potential for flexible arrangements
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities
- Supportive work environment focused on safety and quality

Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead and motivate a team to achieve departmental goals
- Serve as a role model for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People standards
- Develop team competencies and production processes to deliver industry-leading products
- Ensure operators are adequately trained and training documentation is up-to-date
- Champion Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, 8 Waste Reduction, TPM, and TOTEM
- Ensure operators have the correct equipment for daily tasks
- Liaise with supervisors to meet capacity and order commitments
- Manage maintenance requests and ensure work procedures are followed
- Develop plans to maintain an efficient, productive, and harmonious work environment
- Select, guide, evaluate, and develop employees to achieve business objectives

About You:
- Level 5 Qualification or equivalent work experience
- 4-5 years of relevant experience, preferably within production
- Proven ability to lead a department, processes, or projects
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- In-depth knowledge of best practices and relevant systems within production
- Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Methodical and structured approach to planning, reporting, and organisation
- Experience with SAP business systems is a plus

To apply for the position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role.

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