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Position: Production Team Lead
Reports to: Production Lead
Salary: 32,000
Benefits: 30 days annual leave + bank holidays, Aviva pension (7% matched up to 10%), bonus scheme (up to 6%), life assurance (4x salary), Westfield Health cashback, subsidised EV charging.
Pattern: Days
Role Purpose
The Production Team Lead supports the Production Lead in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. Responsible for allocating tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and SAP systems. Acts as a role model, driving continuous improvement, effective communication, and team development. Provides cover for the Production Lead when required.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety
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Ensure compliance with all EHS policies, reporting incidents/near misses.
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Deliver toolbox talks, audits, and contribute to safety improvement plans.
Operations & Continuous Improvement
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Deliver daily production plans, resource allocation, and shift reporting.
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Monitor equipment, downtime, and TPM activities.
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Drive OPEX principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Ensure adherence to standardised work and quality procedures.
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Support planning for shutdowns, stock takes, and cleaning activities.
People Management
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Lead by example, fostering accountability, collaboration, and development.
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Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and maintenance of skills matrices.
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Manage attendance, absence, overtime, and initial investigations.
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Provide feedback on performance and support employee relations.
Communication & Relationships
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Promote open communication and teamwork within the production team.
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Share updates and key messages from management.
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Collaborate across departments and maintain positive external relationships.
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Lead quality meetings and report on area performance.
Key Outcomes
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Safe working environment with high EHS compliance.
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Achievement of production KPIs and HOKE targets.
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Skilled, motivated, and engaged production team.
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Continuous improvement in safety, compliance, and efficiency.
