Production Team Leader

Job Title: Production Team Leader Salary: £42,000 - £48,000 Location: Eastbourne Shift: Early Shift - Monday to Friday, 06:15 - 14:15 Contract Type: Fulltime, Permanent About Us: We are a global innovator with nearly 40 years of experience, known for harnessing new technology to deliver better solutions for our customers. With over 400 employees worldwide, we foster a vibrant workplace culture that values career progression, training, development, and employee recognition. Benefits Include: Engage in exciting social events like wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, and staff parties. Hybrid working opportunities, including work-from-home options on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Access private medical insurance (optional) and a healthcare cash-back plan. Work for a Carbon Neutral company in key regions, including the UK, France, Germany, and South Africa. Enjoy modern offices with collaboration spaces, an onsite mini-gym, and a gourmet café. Benefit from discounted fitness memberships through GymFlex, saving up to 75%. Join internal initiatives such as the Green Team, EDI Team, or Charity Team. Take advantage of tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans. Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days. Be part of a company recognized as one of the UK's Best Companies to Work For. About the Role: Join our Production team in Eastbourne and take the lead in daily factory operations, focusing on quality, cost, and delivery. Your efforts will contribute to a world-class manufacturing facility. Key Responsibilities: Motivate and mentor team members through regular 1:1s, appraisals, and Personal Development Plans (PDPs). Coach individuals to close performance gaps and develop future leaders. Collaborate with production coaches to identify knowledge gaps and implement training, ensuring team alignment with SQDCP targets. Oversee shift operations, promote efficiency across production processes, and maintain a safe, organized working environment through 5S principles and daily management practices. Lead problem-solving initiatives by involving your team to resolve issues on-site and reduce production disruptions. Work with Manufacturing and Test Engineers to drive continuous improvements. Maintain compliance with ISO9001 and ISO4001 standards using Integrated Management System (IMS) policies and contributing to audits and certifications. Champion Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies by conducting regular audits and promoting a culture of continuous safety improvement. Work collaboratively to meet customer and stakeholder commitments, ensuring the team achieves targets and delivers on plans. Support the shop floor by assisting with packing and production tasks when needed, including covering shift absences to ensure smooth operations. What We're Looking For: Experience in production, manufacturing, or a similar industry is advantageous. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, with experience in career development and performance management. Knowledge of LEAN principles and continuous improvement practices is desirable. We prioritise attitude over experience, so if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply-even if your experience doesn't match every aspect of the job description. Ready to join us? We value collaboration, innovation, and the journey of our employees. Join our team and make an impact If you have any questions, please contact Kirk at MDE Group, Bristol. ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Bevendean, GB

Posted Date: 1/17/2025