JB348: Production Team Leader

Location: Ballymena

Salary: £14.11 per hour

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Production Team Leader on behalf of one of our clients.

To work within the factories to lead a team in the production of precast concrete products, to manufacture the products in accordance with health & safety and quality standards, ready in the time agreed and efficiently produced to target.

Hours will be variable between 32 - 48 hours per week as needed. General hours of work will be Monday – Friday 0800 to 1700 however flexibility to start earlier, work overtime and/or Saturdays as necessary is essential.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Production Team Leader:

• To lead a team in the production of precast products, to manufacture the products in accordance with Health & Safety, quality and environmental standards ensuring full compliance.
• Ability to supervise the efficiency of a complete team, to plan, organise and coordinate production with the team in accordance with the Production Sheet or as instructed by the Unit Leader.
• Adherence to daily production plans by providing support to their team to ensure deadlines are met.
• Working within different production operations throughout the factory, while continuing to provide a support and leadership platform.
• Ensuring housekeeping and tidiness complies with company expectations.
• Clear communication skills within the team with the ability to listen to and influence others and make decisions when required.
• Ability to accept full ownership for the quality of products produced within your area.
• Monitoring team performance daily e.g. recognising good performance and coaching underperformance.
• Any other duties, within reason and capability, as agreed through consultation with the Unit Leaders.

Skills and Qualifications for the Production Team Leader:

• Self-motivated and possess the qualities needed to lead their own team ideally within an industrial environment.
• Ability to comply with Health & Safety, Quality and environmental standards.
• Ability to co-ordinate on-the-job training of all new and existing team members.
• Clear communication skills within the team with the ability to listen to, influence and motivate others and make decisions when required.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement within their team.
• Excellent attendance and timekeeping.
• Willingness to be flexible with overtime and work in various systems within the factory when required.

Desirable for the Production Team Leader:

• Knowledge and understanding of achieving targets.
• Knowledge and understanding of LEAN manufacturing procedures.
• Previous work experience on civil engineering related projects.
• Strong ability to interpret and implement technical/construction drawings.
• Counterbalance forklift licence or overhead crane licence.
• Supervisory experience of leading a team.

Location: Ballymena

Salary: £14.11 per hour