Production Team Leader
Location: Whitstable
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive
Role Summary
Our Client is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to oversee daily operations within their Machine Shop. You will lead a team of Operators, ensuring that production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. This is a hands‑on supervisory role, combining leadership with production duties.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate daily workload to meet production schedules and key performance targets.
* Lead, support, and develop Operators, including training, skills matrix management, and absence monitoring.
* Maintain high standards of product quality, identifying and resolving issues such as scrap, rework, and non‑conformance.
* Conduct first‑off inspections, in‑process checks, and ensure adherence to manufacturing processes.
* Monitor and report on cell metrics including On‑Time Delivery, quality performance, and arrears.
* Support recruitment, interviews, assessments, and onboarding of new team members.
* Ensure all Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments, and COSHH requirements are up to date and followed.
* Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in line with 5C/lean principles.
* Deputise for the Production Manager when required.
About You (Essential)
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
* Proven background in supervising or leading a team.
* Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience with MRP/ERP systems.
* Ability to read CAD drawings and perform inspection duties.
* Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
Desirable
* Experience supporting engineering teams.
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing/5s principles.
If you are a proactive leader with a passion for quality and operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.
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