Team Leader

• Focus on the metrics of Safety/EHS. OTIF, DL% and MM% (MM focus is defect eradication)
• Follow, police and manage all Safety/EHS systems, processes and promote EHS culture.
• Use SIC (Shirt Interval Control) to manage main KPIs, Schedule and exceptions/issues.
• Be present in the Area/Cell as much as possible – have a presence within the team constantly.
• Ensuring the most effective & efficient distribution of labour in the team and across site.
• Ensure WDDLs (When Down Do Lists) are followed to maximise labour efficiencies.
• Micro-manage the hourly, daily and weekly Schedules to ensure key bottleneck areas never stop and the weekly plan and OTIF targets are delivered. Run through breaks on Bottlenecks, move labour regular etc.
• Performing Informal Discussions with team members to tackle issues.
• Performing Team Briefings when required, ensure attendance is documented if necessary
• To be responsible during overtime hours that’s the expected work is done efficiently meeting required output to plan.
• Ensuring team members within the Cell are working in safe environment and are following H&S precautions – PPE worn at all times, work area clean and tidy.
• Ensuring that team members adhere to the company’s Policies & Procedures, at all times.
• Escalation of any issues to higher management, when necessary and in a timely manner.
• Completing Daily Production checks sheet and updating local area display/KPI/SIC Boards
• Support the investigation of Customer Complaints & Remakes immediately, find perm’ route cause fixes.
• Providing a list of absentees to Team Leader (Super) or Production Manager.
• Ensuring team is working towards agreed production targets and reporting out daily counts etc
• Actively interacting with colleagues and Management.
• Use appropriate Data, reports and Dashboards (FDS/Scanning, Fourjaw etc) as required.
• T&D (Training & Development) – support development of Cell plans and validate training.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders, from whatever areas to deliver the objectives of the roll.
• Ensure all Samples & Showroom products made are independently inspected and signed off.
• Ensure the working environment is always safe and has the WOW factor when customers visit.
• Ensure the highest Housekeeping/5S standards and ‘’Clean as you go’ is enforced & coached.
• Undergo Lean Manufacturing training to be able to promote a Lean Manufacturing mindset (SIC, 5S, 8 Wastes, RACI, Fool Proofing, TPM etc.).
• Ensure Overtime is limited to a minimum and is critical and get it pre-approved/signed-off.
• Efficiency focus, ensure improvements identified and fix pushed through. Use scanning/Fourjaw downtime analysis, Quality data and get ideas form Teams, Suppliers etc.
• Support and mentor you Team members and communicate with them re individual Performance
• To be Responsible for locking up the buildings at the end shifts when not covered and in overtime hours
• Act as a cover for the production manager when on holiday / Absent from the site ensuring all areas are running efficiently and safely

• Places Safety/EHS first, uncompromisingly and promotes a Safety first culture
• Able to coach & mentor team members and act as a Leader or Team player, as needed.
• Target, data & task/action driven.
• Ability to motivate and lead the team.
• Good communication skills – written and verbal.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and higher Management.
• Problem solver with can-do attitude.
• Flexible/Agile personally and promotes with their team.
• Internal customer/supplier focused.
• Positive and respectful attitude.
• Organised with ability to prioritise tasks.
• Be able to work as an example to other team members.

• Familiar with H&S law
• Relevant vocational qualification fabrication and welding
• Extensive hands-on experience in fabrication & welding
• Strong & demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Familiar with lean manufacturing techniques
• Experience with quality control and problem solving
• Computer Literate in MS Office

• Trustworthy and reliable
• Ability to prioritise work efficiently
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Proactive and flexible approach to different situations
• Lead by example with the ability to motivate a team

• Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer contribution.
• Health Cover and Employee Assistance Programme: Westfield Health
• The production bonus is made of three elements of £100 sales, £100 quality & £50 attendance. Paid each quarter if achieved.
• Death in service – 2x annual salary
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Electric car scheme – subject to affordability (after probation period)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Wakefield Acoustics