Mego Employment is working with a respected manufacturing company in Plymouth, known for its dedication to precision and innovation in the sector.

This company has consistently set the benchmark for quality, focusing on efficiency and ongoing improvement.

They are now looking to bring on a Production Team Leader to work an alternating shift pattern -someone who will manage and allocate tasks, oversee shift rotations, and ensure the smooth running of their designated area.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Production Team Leader, you'll play a critical role in overseeing the daily operations of your team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of production processes.

You will be responsible for driving high performance and quality standards while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Your focus will be on continuously improving productivity, managing resources effectively, and ensuring that all team members are properly trained and developed.

Key Responsibilities:

Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, including risk assessments, PPE adherence, and incident reporting.
Quality Control: Monitor quality standards, implement scrap reduction initiatives, and drive continuous improvement.
Daily Production: Manage production output, identify issues, and implement recovery plans to meet targets.
Productivity: Track and improve productivity within your area, aligning with company KPIs.
Staffing & Training: Ensure staffing levels meet production demands and oversee training and development for your team.
OEE Monitoring: Review and address OEE short intervals, taking action to meet targets.
Continuous Improvement: Lead 5S initiatives and maintain operational discipline to improve overall performance.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

You will have proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with hands-on involvement in manufacturing operations, focusing on efficiency.

You will be experienced in ensuring health and safety compliance, managing daily production targets, and driving team performance.

Additionally, you will have a solid understanding of 5S standards to improve workplace organisation and possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to lead effectively and build relationships within the team.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

Supervisory management qualification, such as ILM Level 3.
IOSH Managing Safely or similar health and safety certification.
Familiarity with A3 problem-solving and the PDCA cycle.
Experience with 8D or other structured problem-solving methods.
Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP.

Hours of work:

Monday - Friday - Alternate Shifts - 0600 - 1400/1400 - 2200

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