Production Team Leader
£41,000 / Darlington / Jan 21, 2025
Our client is the UK’s established market leader in its field of metal products manufacture, supplying into the filtration, automotive, building & construction and general engineering sectors. With a keen focus on driving continuous improvement within their manufacturing area, they are seeking to appoint an experienced Production Team Leader who possesses both significant experience gained in a traditional manufacturing environment coupled with a strong focus on customer delivery.
As Production Team Leader you will:
· Manage a team on shift of up to 35 operators
· Supervise a production area incorporating approximately 25 machines
· Deliver effective set-up and production plans
· Take responsibility for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
· Lead on 5S improvements
· Take a customer-focused approach to all production activities
· Work a 3 shift system
As Production Team Leader, you will need:
· Experience gained in a traditional manufacturing environment
· A focus on delivery
· A desire to develop your team
· A genuine commitment to driving improvements
· Experience of production, quality, delivery, safety and cost management
· Experience managing the production process
· The ability to manage multiple workflows
· Good problem-solving skills
Salary & benefits:
· £36k pa
· Shift premium c.£5k (3 shift system)
· Auto-enrolment pension
· Training & development