Production Team Leader, Rotherham

Production Team Leader

Hours: Monday to Friday / 06.00 – 14.00, 14.00 – 22.00, 22.00 – 06.00

Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum

Location: Rotherham

Contract Type: Permanent

Due to continued growth and expansion we are currently looking to recruit a Production Team Leader to join our client based in Rotherham on a permanent basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safe and efficient operation of the machines by following the correct SSOWs
• Assisting with/ delegation of machine set-up and the elimination of machine faults.
• Working towards increasing production whilst maintaining the required quality within the specified limits.
• Reduction of rejects through the best possible set-up of all machines, optimisation of process capabilities and following the controlled, approved procedures in place.
• Working closely with the Operations Manager to prioritise orders and organise resources to ensure completion in a timely manner.
• First point of contact for communication throughout the team, across all machines, on all matters.
• Close monitoring of new customers first time orders.
• Scrutiny of machine set-up, customer specification, to be visible and documented as specified.
• Replenishing stock including collection and labelling of samples & trials.
• Environmental compliance includes separating & disposing of the different waste streams, using the compactor and Shredder under compliance of relevant SSOWs.
• Overseeing storage & stacking of finished products to provide best utilisation of the warehouse storage area.
• Recording in the production report with appropriate comments throughout the course of the day.
• Precise input into SAP system to ensure maximum data integrity.
• Quality checking of all items and rejecting where they do not meet the requirements
• Informing Operations Manager & Production Planning of any exceptional circumstances including loss of staff in the production process across all machines or material problems within a reasonable time so that production losses can be kept to a minimum.
• Promoting of statutory and operational regulations with regards to occupational health & safety and workflow.
• Ensuring faults, accidents, incidents &/or suggestions of improvements, across all machines, are reported/recorded in a timely manner.
• Managing effective cleaning and maintenance in accordance with valid work instructions, (SSOW).
• Maintaining a good working relationship with colleagues and customers to continuously improve the working atmosphere and performance.
• Define skills and competence requirements for staff and ensure that identified training and skills needs are met. Maintain and update records of training, development, and competence for the team.
• Monitor team performance
• Participate in performance improvement programmes for both people and processes.
• Planning of staff
• Assist on the Coex Machines when required, under compliance of relevant SSOWs.
• Various other duties, as and when required

Experience and Skills:

• Must have a minimum of 2+ years working as Production / Manufacturing team leader/ supervisor
• Candidate must be able to commute using their own transport
• Must feel confident making tough decisions which will impact the business
• Experience working with various production processes
• Engineering or Manufacturing qualification would be beneficial although not essential

To apply please either:

• Call Dana on 0333 99 66 988 between the hours of 8am – 5pm Mon-Fri
• Email your CV to apply@essentialrecruitment.co.uk

This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment (A recruitment agency)