Production Team Leader

Permanent

Monday to Friday Days - Flexi

£27-30k

Job Purpose:

To facilitate the efficient manufacture of products, whilst constantly looking at methods or procedures to reduce labour cost by efficient time management of staff without compromising quality. To ensure all products leaving the workshop are made, finished and operating to the highest possible standard. To plan, facilitate and supervise the work of the team assigned to the area whilst encouraging a team environment by recognising the strengths of that team and using them to their advantage.

Key Responsibilities of the Team Leader

To lead the efficient manufacture of any given product
To plan work loadings, with respect to the team and required outcomes
On time delivery with materials and time as per schedule
To proactively monitor work loadings to achieve given milestones.
Suggest improvement initiatives supported to eliminate inefficiencies and rework. (Aim is to achieve zero defects)
Drive culture of continuous improvement and actively support staff to buy into this, set the right culture for efficient working
Good communication skills with staff and customers in a polite and professional manner

Metrics of the Team Leader

Ensure that production meets all quality standards, IPC, build specs where given. If not supplied then work with engineering to create build documents
Evidence of efficient daily/weekly scheduling, times for products and deliveries achieved
Actual production hours are consistent with planned hours
Manage labour efficiently to agreed build times and be responsible for the results of the team
Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions

Qualifications & Experience of the Team Leader

Previous experience in a similar role
Soldering experience preferably to IPC standards
Experience in mechanical assembly is advantageous
PC literate

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