Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Team Lead to join our organisation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a passion for fostering a collaborative team environment.
This role works under the direction of and reports directly to the Production Area Lead. The role holder is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their allocated department(s), achieving targets, and maintaining excellent standards.
The role holder spends approximately 70% of time on production department operations and approximately 30% of time overseeing and supporting the Production Technician team via the following Team Lead accountabilities.
Accountabilities
* Lead the effective implementation of work schedules to achieve productivity, quality, and departmental goals.
* Oversee daily operations of allocated teams, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
* Inspire and motivate your team through hands-on leadership, training, performance management, and active involvement in recruitment.
* Champion Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ), fostering a safe and compliant workplace by maintaining updated risk assessments, training records, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure timely completion of corrective actions and adherence to best practices.
* Uphold company policies and procedures, ensuring they are consistently applied across all areas of responsibility.
* Partner with R&D and Quality teams to identify root causes of quality issues, implement corrective actions, and prevent future occurrences to protect customer satisfaction.
* Work seamlessly with other departments to promote the efficient flow of information, resources, and processes across the organization.
* Stay flexible in responding to changing needs, embracing additional duties or shifts in assignments to support organizational goals.
* Identify opportunities to optimize processes and labour requirements, driving efficiencies that enhance overall performance.
Essential experience
* 2 years' experience in a leadership role.
* Good ability for data analytics and decision making.
* Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
* Experience of working on projects.
* Experience of working to targets.
Technical, professional, and personal capabilities
* The ability to cope with business evolution and constant change.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
* Desire to continually develop skills and capabilities.
* Good working knowledge of IT and Microsoft packages, especially Excel.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Clacton-on-Sea CO16 9QG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Leadership: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person