Production Team Leader

Berry Recruitment is hiring! We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Production Team Leader to join our client's team in Berinsfield.

As a ProductionTeam Leader, you will oversee the petrol and diesel mould prep and engineering processes, playing a vital role in optimizing workflow and ensuring high-quality output. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will lead a team responsible for the day-to-day running of the area, mentoring staff, setting clear targets, and maintaining a safe working environment. This hands-on role requires a candidate with strong leadership skills, a commitment to excellence, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Job Title: ProductionTeam Leader

Location: Berinsfield

Hours: 37.5 per week (7:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday), 30 mins lunch

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Start date: ASAP

About the role of the Production Team Leader:

• Oversee all aspects of petrol and diesel mould prep and engineering processes, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards.
• Mentor and lead a team to create a positive and effective working environment, setting clear daily targets to meet weekly production goals.
• Organize the area to achieve efficient and productive workflow, maintaining tools and equipment in a safe and usable state.
• Liaise with the Company's Technical and Quality department to ensure constant improvement in documentation, process controls, and components.
• Monitor productivity and seek continual improvement through coaching and mentoring of reporting staff.
• Maintain a clean and orderly production facility, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety policies.
• Manage team performance and absence in accordance with company policy, attending management and general meetings as required.

About you:

• Previous experience in a production/engineering or manufacturing environment
• Preferred: Team management experience in a similar working environment
• Leadership skills
• Good listener
• Effective communication skills
• Committed and motivated, able to motivate others
• Lead with empathy
• Demonstrate integrity and lead by example
• Problem solver
• Highly organized with excellent prioritization skills

Applicants can have varied working backgrounds, including but not limited to:

• Boat building: Experience in marine vessel construction, including fiberglass layup, gel coat application, and finishing.
• Automotive: Experience in automotive bodywork repair and parts manufacturing, including tasks such as checking for indentations, reviewing the shell of a car, or conducting similar assessments on vehicles.
• Formula 1: Experience in the high-performance automotive industry, with a focus on composite materials, aerodynamics, and precision manufacturing.
• Composites laminating: Experience in composite materials manufacturing, including layup, curing, and finishing processes for aerospace, automotive, marine, or other industries.

Please note due to the rural location and limited public transport, individuals will need to have transport for this role or live locally.

Please APPLY NOW or contact Bridgitte at the Oxford branch for more details

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.