Production Team Leader

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate, with a minimum 2.1 Hons degree in a technical subject with a hands-on and can-do attitude to develop, manage, and run an extrusion line, as well as develop wider Production Management skills. We will also welcome applications from candidates who fall outside of our graduate programme. These candidates will have a background in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering. Preferably with extrusion experience but not essential, as training will be provided. Established in 1994, Dunster House Ltd is a growing family-run international business, currently employing approximately 450 people across our 11 UK sites. This job is based out of our Huntly branch – AB54 4PS. With 30 years of designing, manufacturing, and retailing garden lifestyle products we are proud to be garden building specialists and distribute our products on our own fleet of vehicles to our customers. The right individual will be able to demonstrate problem-solving and have strong personal traits, such as assertiveness and initiative, as well as administration and time management skills to succeed. With training the right candidate will be able to become our next team leader: – Duties to include: * Assistant to the Production Manager * Manage production in the absence of the Production Manager * Setup/operation/shutdown of the PVC extrusion line and peripheral machinery * Coordinating with the Maintenance Engineer during problem-solving, breakdowns, and improvement efforts * Identify faults and carry out basic maintenance activities Requirements: * Right to work in the UK with no sponsorship * Experience of working in a production environment is preferred but not essential * Have an aptitude for technical work and a good understanding of the extrusion process, although full training will be provided * Ability to be flexible and work without supervision * Competent in problem solving, planning, and decision making with the ability to work under pressure, in a quality and results-driven environment * Positive approach with a continuous improvement mindset * Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in both verbal and written forms Hear from some of our current Graduates: “Being a graduate at Dunster House is really unique and rewarding. If you show initiative and work hard, you’ll receive great opportunities to take on more responsibility and grow within an innovative and dynamic environment.” “At Dunster House Ltd, I have gained invaluable hands-on experience in a dynamic and growing business. The opportunity to work with an experienced team and contribute to innovative, sustainable product development has not only expanded my skills but also opened doors to exciting new careers I once thought out of reach.” ‘’Starting in the Graduate Manager program in Dunster House, I gained invaluable experience and insight to a fast paced, dynamic business environment. I was constantly supported within the role through the encouragement of my peers and an outlined training program. After the program, I grew into a production role and developed my managerial qualities and skills and applied them to my team.’’ Hours: Average 40 hours per week (initially normal working hours but moving to 12-hour day shifts) 29 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays increases with length of service Starting Salary £27,000 – £35,000 dependant on experience You will be empowered to make decisions and to grasp all career path opportunities that may arise. To find out more about us, visit our website to see our overseas factories as well as our links to non-governmental organisations and Corporate Social Responsibility