Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader

Shifts :- 3 rotating shift patterns

Salary :- Up to £30k

Location :- Sherburn In Elmet

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a global manufacturing company within their production team as a Team Leader.

You will be accountable for organising and leading a team, operating the factory in delivering the production plan to agreed product specification and performance targets in compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, Food Safety requirements, Legislative requirements and company policies and procedures, with a clear focus on cost.

Encourage ownership and provide autonomy to act at all levels within the team. Manage the performance of individuals by conducting regular performance, career and development discussions (KPMS). Coach, assist and encourage the team.

Accountable for the working environment and the maintenance and improvement of the standards at all times meeting with (and exceeding) company requirements.

Build an in depth technical understanding of the plant, to allow development and support of the team. Carry out regular compliance audits, taking prompt action as required. Use business systems to manage day to day activity.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS NEEDED

IOSH Managing Safely or ability to pass the qualification
* HACCP L2 or ability to pass the qualification
* Solid manufacturing management/supervision experience in a fast paced environment
* Advanced Core Competency testing or GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
* Competent in managing first line people issues such as attendance management, disciplinary procedure and performance and behavioral based appraisals.
* Strong communication skills at all levels
* Ability to make correct decisions in a fast paced, challenging environment
* Experience of reading a daily/weekly plan and manning lines appropriately
* Experience of working in a multi-cultural environments and overcoming language barriers
* Ability to deliver the plan to targeted rates and costs at all times
* Ability to challenge the team and foster a constructive challenging culture
* Easily adapts to change
* Competent in using and coaching basic problem solving tools
* Commercial understanding of run-rates, productivity levels and quality issues
* Experience of Microsoft Office applications
* Understanding of the lean aspects of World Class Manufacturing. (WCM)

PMP Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy