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Role: Production Team Leader

Location: Dartford

Salary: £31,000 - £34,000 - Depending on Experience

About the Role

Proactive are currently in search of an experienced Production Team leader for a market leading electronics manufacturing company based in Dartford.

As a Production Team Leader you will be required to lead and manage the team within the business to ensure that products are produced in the most efficient manner, at the right quality levels to ensure a high level of performance is maintained in the business.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Work to ensure people and resources are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standardsEnsure that team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality requirementsEnsure full adherence to good housekeeping standards are always met.Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctlyEnsure that non-conforming material is clearly identified and segregatedEnsure that quality concerns are reported to the appropriate personal and that proper process controls are followed in the event of a quality issue raised.Ensure achievement of production throughput.Ensure the team are aware of day-to-day targets and responsibilitiesManage work order closures (scanning where applicable)Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and toolsIdentify training and development needs to management.Be part of the corrective action process when your area is affected.Identify improvement opportunitiesMonitor team performance and report to your manager/direct report.Set clear team goals and KPI'sHold your team accountable to set targets and KPI's.Responsible for training of operators for products and processes within your teamResponsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational successMonitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with Company proceduresCarry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closureConsistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of themCommunicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware of expectations and deliverablesProvide product expertise within team, and respond to operator queriesWork positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities.Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the teamInterface with Production Scheduling to determine schedules for shift productionLiaise and communicate with other departments and ensure an effective interface is maintainedFeedback to the Management team to share ideas and improve operations, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

Embraces personal challengeConfident, rounded thinkerIs self-aware, resilient, assertive, and open to changeEngages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working togetherActively Committed to team developmentHigh levels of motivation, optimistic and action orientated Skills and Attributes.Exercise considerable initiative/judgement in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements/goalsWork independently, reviewed infrequently with minimal supervisionAbility to lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity whilst demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organisation skills & problem-solving skillsAbility to manage a wide variety of activities at the same timeAbility to work under pressure.Ability to plan, analyse and challengeSolid understanding of all people related processes and proceduresGood understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality

About you:

At least 3 years' experience in leading a production team. (desirable)Experience of assisting and developing (multi-skilled) people.Knowledge of Health & Safety legislationKnowledge of environmental ISO14001Knowledge of Quality standard ISO9001Understanding of production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap, and re-work

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Position: Production Team Leader
Salary: £34,000
Location: Crayford, Kent

Proactive are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Team Leader to join a leading manufacturing business based in Crayford, Kent.

ResponsibilitiesLead a team of manufacturing personnel to ensure production schedules are achieved Coordinate daily workloads and allocate resources Ensure manufacturing activities comply with established processesSupport the management of production documentation, work orders, and operational records.Support investigations into production issuesPromote and maintain a safe working environmentDevelop, coach, and support team members.Conduct performance reviews, monitor attendance, and address day-to-day people management matters.Provide regular updates on team performance, production status, and operational challenges to senior management.Foster effective communication across departments to support business objectives and customer requirements.RequirementsPrevious experience in a leadership or supervisory position within a manufacturing or production environment.Strong understanding of production processes, quality standards, and operational performance measures.Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple activitiesUnderstanding of Health & Safety requirements within a manufacturing setting.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on [email protected] or call on +44 (0)7570 420118

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on automation, manufacturing, and robotics sectors. We work with a wide range of innovative employers to offer high-quality engineering opportunities across the UK and internationally.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we ensure every application is assessed fairly and on merit.

By registering with Proactive, you gain access to some of the most specialist and exciting engineering roles in the market, with leading employers across the sector.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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