JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Team Leader will be responsible for supporting the Production Manager/s in ensuring the most effective and safe operations, meeting targets and producing quality products. They will also lead their team, setting the best examples possible.

Main Responsibilities:

* Be present in the Area/Cell as much as possible - have a presence within the team constantly.

* Ensuring the most effective & efficient distribution of labour in the team and across site.

* Ensure WDDLs (When Down Do Lists) are followed to maximise labour efficiencies.

* Manage the hourly, daily and weekly Schedules to ensure key bottleneck areas never stop and the weekly plan and OTIF targets are delivered.

* Performing Informal Discussions with team members to tackle issues.

* Performing Team Briefings when required, ensure attendance is documented if necessary.

* To be responsible during overtime hours that's the expected work is done efficiently meeting required output to plan.

* Ensuring team members within the Cell are working in safe environment and are following H&S precautions - PPE worn at all times, work area clean and tidy.

* Ensuring that team members adhere to the company's Policies & Procedures, at all times.

* Escalation of any issues to higher management, when necessary and in a timely manner.

* Completing Daily Production checks sheet and updating local area display Boards.

* Support the investigation of Customer Complaints & Remakes immediately, find perm' route cause fixes.

* Ensuring team is working towards agreed production targets and reporting out daily counts etc.

* Actively interacting with colleagues and Management.

* T&D (Training & Development) - support development of Cell plans and validate training.

* Ensure the highest Housekeeping/5S standards and ''Clean as you go' is enforced & coached.

* Undergo Lean Manufacturing training to be able to promote a Lean Manufacturing mindset.

* Support and mentor your Team members and communicate with them re individual Performance.

* To be Responsible for locking up the buildings at the end shifts when not covered and in overtime hours.

* Act as a cover for the production manager when on holiday / Absent from the site ensuring all areas are running efficiently and safely.

Personal Qualities:

* Places Safety/EHS first, uncompromisingly and promotes a Safety first culture.

* Able to coach & mentor team members and act as a Leader or Team player, as needed.

* Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and higher Management.

* Problem solver with can-do attitude.

* Positive and respectful attitude.

* Organised with ability to prioritise tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Relevant vocational qualification fabrication and welding

* Strong & demonstrated leadership skills

* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

* Computer Literate in MS Office

The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 06.00am to 15.00pm and Friday 06.00am to 11.00am (39 hours per week)