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We are currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Team Leader to be based at one of our client’s sites in south Birmingham (B62) which produces medium volume electromechanical assemblies.
As Team Leader you will be responsible for managing, training and developing operators and assemblers on a production line, maximizing efficiency and productivity and meeting challenging daily targets all within a culture of continuous improvement and team and personal development.
Hours - 07:00 am to 5:15 pm Monday to Thursday only - every Friday off !!!
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for quality and quantity produced in one or multiple production departments
- Ensure safety, productivity, quality, and housekeeping goals are obtained
- Fulfil the total amount of units to be built in accordance with the production plan
- Participation in New Product Introduction
- To lead and be accountable for the team’s deliverables in terms of quality, cost delivery and Safety
- To liaise with other colleagues across the business to agree an achievable manufacturing plan
- To develop, implement and communicate "visual" lean measures of performance (KPIs)
- To lead or facilitate major improvements in collaboration with internal or external Lean experts
- To ensure Lean initiatives are in place on time to support customer forecasts and/or NPI.
- To interface with internal and external customers as appropriate regarding team issues
- To facilitate, coach and mentor team members through changes and improvements
- To ensure effective resource management in order to meet business needs
- Share best practice with other Team Leaders and Lean experts throughout the business
- To provide cover for other Team Leaders and functional managers as and when required
- Help set and drive Continuous Improvement Strategy
- Be an ambassador in creating a Zero Incident Culture and support SMS
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in area
Candidates should be suitably qualified with Minimum NVQ4 or equivalent.
Hours - 07:00 am to 5:15 pm Monday to Thursday only - every Friday off !!!
We are keen on ambitious candidates who are keen to progress within this growing organisation.
Salary levels are circa £32 - 35,000 plus benefits - to apply send your CV to Gary Simpson
