Team Lead Manufacturing

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Team Lead, Manufacturing - Springhill

Weekend Shifts (shift allowance applies):

• Option 1 (Days): Saturday, Sunday & Monday – 6:30am to 6:30pm

• Option 2 (Nights): Friday, Saturday & Sunday – 6:30pm to 6:30am

Production People Leader responsible for a team. Accountable for delivery of production team results. Supervision involves recruitment, performance management, development and engagement of the team .This position is a first line supervisor or manager with primary responsibility for providing guidance, such as delegating work assignments to direct employees. The role has little requirement for providing leadership or guidance to others in the workplace, but may work as a team leader in allocating and checking the work of other members of the team.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Leads a production team to ensure targets/KPIs for quality/service/costs/people development are achieved.

• Ensures quality standards and expectations are communicated and deployed. Quality standards and objectives (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits, cell/value stream shutdown) are communicated and achieved.

• Manages and prioritises production to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels. Communicate and manage output levels.

• Sets team and individuals up for success by providing training, coaching, feedback and support.

• Creates a positive employee relations environment and facilitates high engagement within the production team and with the cross functional team.                                                                                                                                     

• Facilitates open two-way communications regarding individual, team and company performance through weekly team meetings and daily interaction on the line with a view to optimising efficiency and productivity.

• Liaises with training to develop and implement training curriculums and team training plans.

• Participates in the selection and hiring of Production Operators

• Maintains GMP / 6S at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.

• Participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g. Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives.

• Ensures Time and Attendance system compliance and effective Annual Leave and Overtime planning.

• Provides leadership and direction for the advancement of Lean Manufacturing.

• Active participation in projects as project team member.

• Assignment of tasks within the scope of operative planning and control.

• Recruitment and coordination of training measures.

• Planning of attendance, vacation, flextime and capacity of employees with regard to the ability to deliver.

• Implementation of employee interviews (especially employee assessment, development, performance management, commitment, health).

• Provides timely feedback and review and ensures all performance issues are dealt with in a constructive, fair and prompt manner. Ensures that all employees are treated with fairness and respect.       

Qualifications Knowledge Skills

• QQI Level 8 Degree or equivalent in Business, Production Management, Engineering or similar Discipline

• 5 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment.

Travel Percentage: None