Production Leader

Production Leader
South of Cannock
£31,000 - £34,000 P/ a
Monday - Thursday 7am - 5pm

SF Recruitment are recruiting for a Production Team Leader to join our well established manufacturer, the successful candidate will need to have manufacturing experience, be an excellent leader and have strong communication skills. An understanding of Lean Principles would also be of great interest.

Summary:
The Production Team Leader is a key role responsible for overseeing a team of production workers, ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of the production area. This leadership position requires a detail-oriented professional with robust leadership skills and an in-depth understanding of production processes. The Production Team Leader will drive continuous improvements within the area through the SQCDP measures, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

Communication.
- Conduct structured morning SQCDP meetings and further daily communication with the team to ensure clear communication of targets and objectives.
- Build and maintain direct relationships with customers, providing clear communication on all aspects of day-to-day operations.
- Escalate relevant issues promptly to the Production Manager.

Safety.
- Collaborate with the H&S officer and committee to reduce risks in the area through effective risk assessments.
- Ensuring Safe working environment for staff.
- Ensure a safe working environment through regular safety controls audits.
- Investigate accidents and enforce all safety controls in the area.
- Conduct return-to-work interviews to ensure the fitness of staff returning after absence.

Quality.
- Carry out full Investigations and provide clear accurate responses to Customer Concerns in a professional and timely manner, ensuring delivery of the below Service Level Agreement. (SLA)
o Acknowledgement of complaint in 12hrs
o Containment in 24hrs
o Corrective Actions in 48 hrs.
o Root cause definition 10 days
- Ensuring accurate internal data capture and the daily Logging and Recording reject data within the QA System
- Conduct audits to ensure all work in the area meets company standards.

Cost.
- Implement actions to reduce or mitigate off-track hours against the visual plan.
- Accurately record planned downtime, including classroom training and project time.
- Ensure team engagement with targets and objectives.
- Validate and approve production hours in the ERP system.
- Constantly strive for productivity gains through VA activity and removal or 8 wastes

Delivery.
- Develop a visual plan for the team aligned with the work-to-list, outlining expectations for each team member.
- Advocate for the customer and uphold the promised delivery date.
- Keep customers and systems fully updated on any delays and expected planned dates.
- Coordinate with other departments to address exceptions.

People.
Managing Staff Performance through the QCD measures to achieve and then to improve company standards.
- Rewarding and Recognizing Good Performance
- Optimize Workgroup efficiency through effective time/attendance management by conducting RTW's (Return to Work Reviews) and absence review meetings in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
- Identifying coaching need of Poor Performance, setting Smart targets
- Identifying other coaching need and opportunities setting Smart targets
- Maintain company standards by dealing with conduct issues in an effective and timely manner. Lead by example through the promotion of Company values, standards, policies and procedures.
Managing Process Performance through the SQCDP measures to achieve and then to improve company standards.
- Engage team in Ci activities, Kaizen, 5S and problem-solving activities
- Working with the Production Manager to identify skill Gap's on the Versatility Matrix that may affect our ability to achieve our commitments, that should form part of their:
- PDR process and/or Training and Development Plans
- Onboarding Plans