Details:
- Salary: £37,594 - 43,233 - Annum
- Location: Dagenham
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Team Leader - Production
Salary: £37,594 p/a (plus 15% shift premium)
Hours: 40 (rotating shifts Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm / Monday - Thursday 2pm - 12am)
Location: Dagenham, East London
Overview
We are looking for a Team leader to join our growing Automotive client, at their state of the art facility in Dagenham. The role is a first-line leadership role within Production, responsible for leading a team to deliver the production plan safely, on time, to quality and cost targets. A people-centric role with full accountability for team performance, development, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach and manage Production Operators and technical staff
Own Health & Safety in your area, including risk assessments, COSHH and incident investigations
Deliver the production plan in line with quality, cost and delivery targets
Drive team performance, skills development, attendance and engagement
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, 5S and audit compliance
Use problem-solving tools (PDCA, 5W2H) to address issues and improve efficiency
Work cross-functionally with Planning, Purchasing, Quality and Logistics
Champion use of the ERP system (Epicor) within your team
Monitor costs, resource usage and overtime approvals
Report into the Production Manager and deputise when required
Key Requirements
Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment
Strong people management, communication and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of Health & Safety and quality standards
Comfortable working alternating shifts and managing daily priorities
Confident using ERP systems and people management systems