At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a manufacturing team to achieve production targets and ensure quality standards.
- Company: Join Axalta, a leader in innovative coatings technology.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career growth, and a commitment to sustainability.
- Other info: Be part of a global company with exciting sustainability goals.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: GCSE/A Level or NVQ level 2, plus experience in manufacturing leadership.
The predicted salary is between 34287 - 41907 £ per year.
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Operator Team Leader (AM shift) to join us at our facility in Wellingborough, UK.
To manage and be responsible for delivering production performance targets by following agreed operating procedures using continuous improvement methodologies and improve performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, HSE and team development.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and operate mixing and associated equipment
- Record, monitor and calculate performance v target in terms of HSE, Quality, adherence to plan, batch cycle time, staff and waste.
- Maintain an excellent standard of housekeeping
- Lead daily briefings, MDI boards Tier 1, feeding into Tier 2
- Actively participate and take a lead role in safety, quality and continuous improvement activities
- Have a sound knowledge of systems and procedures and carry out all work in a safe manner, reporting any issues via the appropriate system, with the ability to develop or create standard operating procedures and undertake associated risk assessments where necessary.
- Competent across all manufacturing in order that he/she can rotate regularly, recording performance, against targets, maintaining standards and raising issues with team members to resolve efficiently
- Challenges personal performance and develops own skills and supports the team to consistently strive for improved results
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the business and where the supply chain and manufacturing fits as part of the business strategy
- Accepts the need for change and demonstrates a working knowledge and application of continuous improvement tools in daily work and is capable of actively leading in improvement teams.
Key requirements:
- Availability to work from 06:00am to 2:00pm, from Monday to Friday
- GCSE/ A Level Qualification / NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) or 3 years experience in leading manufacturing operations
- Ideally a qualification in maths and English – must be competent in numeracy to read and understand numbers, batch cards, interpret and manipulate data where required.
- Competency in interpreting data in business systems and entering key performance data
- Certified with forklift truck license
- Experience in manufacturing / process industry
- Excellent verbal communication and team work skills to work with colleagues to achieve individual and team targets
- Desire to champion the company values
- Logical problem solving skills and the ability to lead problem solving activity.
Manufacturing Team Leader (AM shift) in Wellingborough employer: 8835 U-POL Limited
Axalta is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Wellingborough where innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of our operations. We prioritise employee growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of teamwork and safety while striving for excellence in production performance. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and making a meaningful impact in the coatings industry.
