Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader
Stoke-on-Trent
£32,500 P/ a
Night shift - Monday to Thursday - 6.30pm to 5.30am

SF Engineering are recruiting for a Production Team Leader to join our established manufacturing client based in Stoke-on-Trent. The Production Team Leader role is to assist the Finishing Supervisor in the day-to-day operation of the Finishing Department to ensure the night shift runs safely and efficiently whilst, ensuring resources are utilised to their maximum potential.

Production Team Leader Key Duties & Tasks:
• Ensure all employees are wearing their PPE whilst in working areas
• Ensure the work on the production schedule is cleared within the normal shift hours
• Mentor inexperienced employees
• Ensure the working area is free from clutter and that safe systems of work are being followed
• Advise on appropriate safe method of unloading materials
• Reporting any problems or accidents to senior management
• Supervise the loading of zinc / other alloys into the bath
• Ensure coating plant employees use appropriate lifting aids where applicable
• Ensure employees working at height are tethered whilst working on the booth
• Problem solving if issues arise with capacity/breakdowns

General:
• Adhere at all times to the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental instructions and requirements.
• Take on any other reasonable responsibilities or tasks that are within the employee's skills and abilities.

Person Specification:

Education & Qualifications:
- 3 GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English
Skills, knowledge & Experience:
- Pro-active approach to work
- Good organisational skills
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
Competency & Behaviour:
- Capable of forming strong trust-worthy work relationships.
- A team player who acts with integrity and respect for others
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Willingness to complete additional training as required
- Flexible and hard-working