A rapidly growing manufacturing firm near Oxford is looking Production Team Leader. The successful candidate will lead and motivate a 10-person team in delivering exceptional finishing work on high-end products, ensuring every detail exceeds client expectations. Oversee all aspects of the process, manage team performance and offline metrics, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimise workflow and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and motivate a 10-person team of manufacturing specialists, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality output.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting open communication and problem-solving.
- Oversee all stages of the final process, from material procurement to final inspection, ensuring adherence to quality standards and deadlines.
- Manage inventory levels and prioritise tasks to meet production deadlines.
- Participate in project planning meetings, providing insights and recommendations from the team perspective.
- Generate and present reports to management, highlighting areas for improvement and demonstrating team progress.
- Track and analyse offline production data, identifying areas for improvement and cost optimisation.
- Implement data-driven initiatives to enhance team efficiency and project profitability.
- Reports to Composite Manager but will partner closely with Logistics and other stakeholder managers to ensure smooth material flow and project alignment.
- Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, quality, and cost.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in composite finishing preferably with leadership responsibilities. proven experience leading and motivating Production Teams in a marine or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of marine construction and finishing processes would be of advantage, however automotive background or similar roles would be considered.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills, with a focus on meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with effective communication skills.
- A collaborative and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Due to the location you need to have your own transport, they are close to Oxford, Abingdon & Wallingford. Hours are Monday - Friday 7.00am - 3.00pm,
salary £35k - £40k, Bupa Healthcare, contribution pension and free parking