Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Location: Pilton

Job Title:

Team Lead
Job Type: Full Time;
Permanent
Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum

Location:

Barnstaple
 
Our client is a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. To benefit from the expertise of our colleagues, fantastic learning opportunities, and a collaborative working environment, all roles are site based. Our client continues to invest and improve the site's facilities, regularly get involved in fundraising for local charities, have an active social club, and enjoy a 4-day working week.

You will collaborate with resolute people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future. Whether its advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people - working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world.

Our companies' passion - Simplifying the development of complex electronics, it is the reason we exist as an organisation.
 
Their way of life - Fostering a culture that values individuals as well as community and teamwork.
Our client is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.
 
Benefits
 
195 hours annual leave + Bank Holidays  
Performance related Incentive Bonus Scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Company share-save scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
Health Cash Plan
Free Onsite Parking
Discounted Gym membership
Life assurance
Fresh fruit and hot drinks
Cycle to work scheme.
4-day working week, Monday to Thursday, 7.15am to 5.30pm  Responsibilities:
 
Lead and support the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the Assembly area or manufacturing line in terms of direct employees, machinery, and resources to achieve budget requirements and operational KPIs in support of the Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities
 
Manage the safe and effective use of people and equipment to achieve the daily/ weekly/ monthly production job plan. (Job Plan Attainment)
Support the operational line/area with direct first hand manufacturing.
Lead the manufacturing team in the achievement of the operational KPIs and budgeted requirements set by the business with demonstrable line/area process adherence & improvements.
Supporting the PM to produce capacity and labour plans that promote a lean flow mentality & focus on labour (Utilization) controls.
Ensure that the manufacturing processes are operated by appropriately trained people in line with the manufacturing work instructions training & supporting accredited skills.
As part of the operational team participate in the maintenance & Display of operational KPIs & ensure these are always live & up to date
Champion the continuous improvement with lean activities & principles to gain further success in efficiencies, quality & employee engagement.
Ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to by leading by example (role Modelling) managing formally & informally and monitoring teams' performance & formally at least twice a year by means of the performance system.
Ensure product quality, shall have the authority to stop production to correct quality problems to protect the business and customer. (COPQ)
Run interactive quality clinics with the team to find root cause & drive solution orientated improvements.
Interact with internal customers and key stake holders at all levels as required.
Be able to cover the PM during absence.
Travel may be required to support business needs.
You may be required from time to time to undertake such other duties as the company may reasonably require.

Qualifications:

Core Requirements
 
You will be highly client-driven with excellent technical/Practical knowledge with a keen eye for detail.
A role model of the behaviours for the manufacturing team and colleagues.
Display always the highest level of professional integrity and…