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Production Team Leader

  • Location

    Crewe

  • Sector:

    Rail

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Up to £32,000

  • Contact:

    Nathan Newstead

  • Contact email:

    nathan.newstead@txmrecruit.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01332974922

  • Job ref:

    BH-30915-1

  • Published:

    over 1 year ago

  • Expiry date:

    2022-08-17

  • Startdate:

    2022-07-31

TXM Recruit are looking for a Production Team Leader based in Crewe working for a Supply Chain & Product Solutions business in the Rail Industry.

Role Summary:
The production team leader is responsible for motivating and encouraging the Manufacturing team they are responsible for and progressing work effectively in order to achieve the overall business targets and customer requirements.  

Role Responsibilities:
  • Planning and Delivery to KPI’s
  • Working with the Production Manager and Production Control team, contribute to the load and capacity planning process and balance resources and coordinate teams’ activities to meet targets.
  • Communicate with Senior Operatives on a daily basis
  • Escalate to the Head of Operations any problems that may affect achievement of KPI’s (e.g., delivery, cost, productivity, quality) and implement corrective actions.
  • Contribute to the future planning and development of the manufacturing facility to help realise business growth plans.
  • Support performance management at individual and team level, conducting performance appraisals (MRIB’s) for team members, conducting one to one discussions between MRIB’s to promote Employee Engagement and Improvement and deploying capability process and 1st level discipline where deemed appropriate.
  • Pro-actively manage attendance issues within the department, conducting return to work discussions.
  • Support with recruitment process and conducting regular probationary period reviews at appropriate intervals 
Role Requirements:
  • SAP experience is highly advantageous
  • Prior experience in Electronics is essential
  • Previous experience working towards KPI's
  • Continuous improvement experience
  • Experienced in leading a team

Employment Terms:
  • Temporary to Permanent, 12 week period

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme 
  • 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 
  • Health and Wellbeing Initiatives 
  • Employee offers and discounts from various retailers 
  • Cycle to work scheme, recognition events and rewards 
  • Free car parking 

If you are looking for your next challenge as a Production Team Leader and would like some more information please click 'APPLY' and we will be in touch.