Assistant Manufacturing Team Leader

Platform Resourcing are currently working with a leading manufacturing company who are looking to expand their team by taking on an Assistant Manufacturing Team Leaderin Cardiff.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Team Leader in monitoring of Machine Operatives, all of their KPI's and data reporting, ensuring this is completed accurately and on time. They will also be supporting the manufacturing process, being available to cover stations when called upon as well as covering for the Team Leader when necessary.

Starting shift pattern: Monday to Friday shifts Week 1: 6am - 2pm, Week 2: 2pm to 10pm, Week 3: 10pm - 6am

Shift allowance is 10% for afternoon shifts, and 30% for nights.

This role will change to a "223" shift pattern by the end of 2024 due to an internal uplift and new shift starting - this will go as follows: 2 days in, 2 days off, 3 days in, 2 days off, 2 days in, 3 days off etc. These shifts will be 12 hour shifts on a 2 week rota: Week 1: 6am - 6pm, and Week 2: 6pm - 6am

Salary - Basic hourly rate 14.70, Afternoons 16.17, Nights 19.11

Assistant Team Leader Benefits:

• Yearly basic salary without shift allowance 32,104.80, plus you will receive a yearly 10% bonus (min for this role in the first year 3210), which will increase along with your salary on a yearly basis
• Monday to Friday shifts Week 1 (6am to 2pm) Week 2 (2pm to 10pm - shift allowance 10%) Week 3(10pm - 6am shift allowance 30%) - changing to "223" shift pattern in January 2025
• Permanent, stable role within a growing organisation during an exciting period of expansion
• 24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays with Christmas shutdown
• Death in Service scheme
• Pension, 4% employee + 5% employer
• Company Events
• Long Service Awards, award given from 5 years on in 5 year increments
• EAP Programme
• Free Parking
• Progression opportunities available

Assistant Manufacturing Team Leader Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all manufacturing quality is of the expected high standard, and the RDD's are met, and all quality paperwork is adhered to.
• Continuously drive the team to maximise output
• Working with the TL, instil cultural change to embrace ongoing improvements and efficiencies.
• Minimise labour costs when possible whilst achieving manufacturing needs
• Work in conjunction with the TL to organise correct utilisation of manning within the business as a whole
• Ensure operator training is carried when needed and sign off completed on time.
• Continuously look to reduce the scrap levels
• Generate and implement initiatives that drive improvements
• Ensure housekeeping is maintained and work areas are clean and free of debris
• Working with the TL to ensure that the RAMS are explained and signed off by respective persons as required
• Working with the TL to ensure all data reports and KPI's are completed to drive efficiencies.
• Conduct consumable stocks checks and make sure they are maintained
• Work closely with the TL to manage employees in relation to HR related activities i.e. holidays / absence / lateness
• To develop with the TL to conduct investigations and disciplinaries as and when required
• To be able to step into the TL position as cover when called upon.
• Any other reasonable tasks assigned by your manager / supervisor

Assistant Manufacturing Team Leader Essential Experience/Qualifications

• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering based senior or Supervisory role
• Experience of operating manufacturing machinery and equipment
• IT Literate to update systems
• Previous investigations leadership skills advantageous
• Excellent communicator
• Use of spreadsheets or ERP/ MRP system
• Manufacturing knowledge and experience
• A positive attitude towards continuous improvement

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