About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Production Team Leader to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing people, procedures, and processes within the department, driving the team to meet and exceed business targets. This position requires a seasoned professional who can confidently lead a shift of around 30 individuals, including production operators and pickers. Flexibility and dedication are key, as the role involves a rotating two-week shift pattern, with early shifts from 5:30 – 13:30, Monday to Friday, and late shifts from 12:30 – 21:00, Monday to Thursday, and 12:30 – 18:00 on Fridays. This commitment is reflected in a competitive salary that includes a shift allowance. Key responsibilities for this role include: Ensuring Quality Compliance: Understand and uphold product quality requirements, managing operations according to Quality Plans. Overseeing Shift Changeovers: Efficiently manage shift changeover procedures to maintain seamless operations. Managing Shift Rotas: Develop and oversee shift schedules to ensure optimal staffing levels for smooth process execution. Maintaining Accurate Traceability: Ensure the traceability system is accurate and current, including job sheets, ID recording, and batch labelling. Collaborating with Engineering: Work closely with the Engineering Team to address and resolve machine and process issues. Monitoring Production Output: Take responsibility for production output and scrap rates during your shift, striving for continuous improvement. Inter-Shift Communication: Maintain effective communication with other shifts regarding issues, quality concerns, and job status. Upholding Housekeeping Standards: Ensure tidiness, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards are consistently maintained in and around the production area. ISO Compliance: Ensure adherence to and compliance with ISO standards. Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to health and safety requirements, maintaining safety standards at all times in the production areas. Leadership and Communication: Lead by example, demonstrating Amazon’s Behaviours and Values. Clearly communicate key messages and goals and enhance the team’s reputation within the company. Recruitment: Manage the recruitment process and ensure a successful induction of new team members. Objectives/Goal Setting: Establish and agree on SMART objectives for individuals and the team, tracking performance accordingly. Performance Management and Training: Conduct appraisals, provide regular and constructive feedback and address performance and conduct issues promptly and constructively with HR support. Identify and promote training and development opportunities. Absence Management: Manage sickness and annual leave in line with company policy. Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team. The Candidate If you are a proactive leader with a following qualities, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Experience: Demonstrable supervisory or people management experience. Demonstrable experience of building strong relationships and managing diverse teams. Experience undertaking appraisals and performance management procedures. Experience of dealing with conflict and disciplinary procedures. Ability to work closely with others Team Leaders. Intermediate IT skills in MS Teams, Excel, and Word. Experience in production management. Additional Desirables: Demonstrable understanding of change management. Experience of KPI development, implementation, reporting and refinement. Career related qualifications or certificates. Experience of using ERP applications. Our Behaviours We are passionate about our culture and we expect all our team members to embody the following behaviours: Show You Care : Lead by example, take time to listen, and develop others while performing your best. Focus on Quality : Strive for excellence and continuous improvement. Own It : Take responsibility, show leadership, and seek feedback. Be Positive : Focus on opportunities rather than challenges. Be Polite and Friendly : Treat everyone with respect and courtesy. We also expect the following to be demonstrated by our leaders: Organisational Skills: Demonstrate personal efficiency, time management and prioritising. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Manage diverse personalities, build relationships, collaborate and communicate effectively. Analytical and Detail-Oriented: Pay close attention to detail and have strong analytical skills. Problem Solver: Exhibit a curious nature and strong problem-solving abilities. Good Judgment: Demonstrate sound judgment regarding quality-related costs and consequences. Role Modelling: Lead by example, upholding the values, initiatives, and culture of the organisation. Coaching & Mentoring: Develop and empower team members through coaching and mentoring. To Apply Joining Amazon Filters gives you a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive company that values learning, innovation, and teamwork. We believe in providing all our employees with a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package with designed to support your health, wellbeing and work-life balance. Our benefits include: Profit share scheme: Enjoy a share of the Company’s success with bonus payments twice a year (March & September) Retail & gym discounts: Change to save on everyday purchases, food shopping, fashion, fitness memberships and more Cycle to work scheme: A scheme which allows you to get a new bike and accessories tax-free Healthcare Cash Plan: Opportunity to claim money back on everyday healthcare costs like dental, optical and physiotherapy Volunteering days: Two paid days per year to give back to the community and assist our positive impact in the local area Early finish Fridays: The opportunity to start your weekend earlier with a shorter working day each Friday Annual leave: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by one day at 2, 5 and 10 years’ service) with the option to buy up to 5 extra days each year Financial Wellbeing Support: Access to resources and expert advice to help you manage your money with confidence Wellbeing activities and resources: A variety of tools to support your mental and physical health including our EAP and access to support from Mental Health First Aiders Enhanced pension scheme: Boost your future savings with our salary sacrifice pension scheme If you are ready to take the first step in your Amazon career, apply today and upload your CV!