Production Team Leader

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  • Medway, Kent
  • £30,000-30,750 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
A leading manufacturing company based in the heart of the Medway Towns is seeking a skilled and experienced Production Team Leader to join their team on a permanent basis.As Production Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing a team of Assembly Operators, ensuring production targets are met with efficiency and quality. This office-based role involves rotating shifts:
  • Week 1: Mon-Thu 6am-2pm, Fri 6am-1pm
  • Week 2: Mon-Thu 2pm-10pm, Fri 1pm-8pm
Key Duties:
  • Allocate and supervise daily and weekly tasks
  • Manage recruitment, inductions, absences, and performance
  • Maintain training records and conduct skills assessments
  • Lead team briefings and drive performance against KPIs
  • Ensure product quality and production efficiency
  • Oversee inventory and stock movement using SAP
  • Collaborate with Engineering on equipment maintenance
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Promote and ensure Health & Safety compliance
  • Support budget-related activities with the Production Manager
Requirements:
  • GCSEs in English and Maths
  • Proven experience in a production assembly environment
  • Experience using SAP Business 1 is desirable, however, not essential
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
Benefits:
  • Quarterly bonus scheme
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company uniform
  • Pension & Life Assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
If you're ready to take the next step in your production career, apply today!

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