At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic production team and ensure high-quality output on the assembly line.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 27 days holiday, private healthcare, and more!
- Other info: Great opportunities for personal development and career growth await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact by guiding your team and driving continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading teams in manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 39800 - 39800 £ per year.
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £39,800
Late Shift: Monday – Thursday – 2pm – 11.30pm
Benefits: Flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days' paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking.
Overview: To oversee day-to-day operational activity across a busy production line. You will ensure safe working practices, deliver high-quality output, support continuous improvement, and guide your team to perform at their best.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Management: Provide clear instruction, direction and daily guidance to the assembly team.
- Conduct and manage training, feedback sessions, appraisals, reviews, and Return to Work discussions.
- Carry out weekly/monthly team briefings and daily SDT meetings.
- Maintain and promote the highest standards of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS), including completing risk assessments and supporting relevant investigations.
- Ensure working practices meet required quality standards, SOPs, work instructions, skills matrices and processes.
- Lead by example in alignment with company Core Values.
- Run and coordinate all operational tasks across the assembly line in line with procedures.
- Manage daily administrative tasks and reporting requirements.
- Develop strong cross-functional working relationships across the business.
- Gain an understanding of departmental KPIs and support the team in contributing to these targets.
- Interpret and analyse data to identify improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Actively participate in projects and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
- Take ownership of your own development plan, continually building your skills and knowledge.
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience or proven ability in leading a team within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
- Demonstrable problem-solving ability.
- Experience working with a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong understanding and practical application of EHS requirements.
- Experience working on projects or improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with CI tools (Six Sigma, 5Y, yellow belt, etc.).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
We think you need these skills to ace Production Team Leader in London
Leadership
Team Management
Training and Development
Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
Risk Assessment
Quality Standards Compliance
Operational Coordination
