Production Team Leader

A growing business that’s recognised as a world leader in its field of precision automation components is looking for a Production Team Leader to join its team in Hertford. 
You will lead a team of people to manufacture and assemble precision couplings within a Model Value Stream (MVS) cell, as well as finding ways to continually improve the manufacturing/assembly methods within the cell. 
As Production Team Leader, your responsibilities will include: 

• Managing the activities of the Cell under the direction of the Production Manager; following established procedures and approved processes.
• Leading the day-to-day activities within the Cell to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made.
• Coordinate departmental activities to fulfil sales orders, meet inventory requirements and deliver manufactured products in a timely manner.
• Take the lead for your team in addressing any quality concerns or defects that may develop throughout the shift.
• Ensure a safe working environment exist in the area at all times. Any safety concerns are immediately highlighted to the Production Manager.
• Daily audits around the cell to determine if standard work is being achieved.
• Continuous assessment of staff performance in completing the processes.
• Managing the workload, adjusting capacity when required.

We’re looking for a Production Team Leader with the following skills and experience: 

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• To have successfully completed an Apprenticeship in Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Good verbal and written communication skills. Essential
• Competent using MS Excel, Word, and Outlook. Essential
• Experience of working within a manufacturing CNC machining and assembly environment.
• Educated to GCSE standards or equivalent (grades A – C including Maths and
  English).

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