Production Team Leader

Production Team LeaderTelfordFull Time Permanent £31,606 - £41,220An opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader to join my client. The right candidate will be required to work a set shift pattern that will involve Days or Nights and includes weekends.The roles and responsibilities of the Production Team Leader:

• Lead and effectively manage a team of General and Machine Operators on a packing line.
• Ensure the operators work to the defined standards of performance and behaviour.
• Measure and record the lines performance taking appropriate actions where necessary.
• Organise and complete product changeovers within the standard planned time.
• Support the Supervisor to achieve the shifts KPIs and to escalate issues to promptly.
• Complete all quality control documentation accurately and clearly.
• Apply Continuous Improvement techniques such as 5 Whys to problem solving.
• 100% compliance with Food Safety Regulations, quality, housekeeping, and safety systems

Additional requirements for the Production Team Leader:

• Possess good leadership and managerial skills.
• A team player
• Good motivator
• A responsible attitude
• Professional and Positive
• Remaining calm under pressure
• Confident when speaking to and challenging team.
• Effective communicator - written and verbal.
• Strong sense of honesty and Integrity
• Good level of numeracy
• Be able to use computer or IT equipment proficiently.