Job Description

Production Team Leader
ITM Power
Location: Sheffield
Direct Applications Only - No Agency Applicants at this time
About ITM Power
ITM is at the forefront of the green hydrogen industry, designing and manufacturing cutting-edge PEM electrolysers that are instrumental in global decarbonisation efforts. With over two decades of scientific expertise, we've established ourselves as industry leaders in clean energy technology.
Our Journey and Growth
As pioneers in green hydrogen technology, ITM is offering the most advanced PEM electrolyser technology in the world. Founded in 2000, ITM Power PLC was one of the first companies of its kind to be listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. Headquartered in the UK, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is the world's first largest PEM Gigafactory in commercial operation, and home to our R&D and manufacturing. ITM Power Germany is our hub in the heart of the EU. This facility not only houses regional functions including business development and engineering, but also our Aftersales services with the ability to quickly deploy stacks.
Innovation and Impact
Our PEM electrolysers are deployed in some of the world's largest green hydrogen projects. We continue to push the boundaries of technology, enhancing cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
Join Our Mission
ITM is in the midst of a transformative phase, focusing on streamlined delivery and operational excellence. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for clean energy and our drive to make a tangible impact on the world's transition to net-zero.
You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We've come a long way, join us in the next step of our incredible journey!
What are we looking for
We have an opportunity for a Production Team Leader, the role will support the production of CCM's from the raw catalyst right through to the finished membrane. Interfacing with all key stake holders in each support function using the KPI's set by the business relating to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People. Responsible for maintaining full traceability of all materials used throughout, both systemically and physically. An understanding of Lean Manufacturing Techniques is desirable to ensure our processes are continuously improving.
The role is the first line management and leadership level within the Company where you will be required to lead by example in line with Company policies and procedures. It is seen as progressive and as such you should be actively involved in suggesting and making positive change across all elements of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People (SQDCP).
The hours are 38.75 per week to include a 15-minute handover per daily shift, working a 2-shift rotational pattern - 05.45-14.00 and 13.45-22.00.
Responsibilities

• Plan the department's workload and report on progress.
• Allocate duties either directly or indirectly to your team and ensure all resource are effectively utilised.
• Supervision of the team, including authorising and management of holidays, monitoring of timekeeping and attendance, dealing with low-level disciplinary issues.
• Reporting of absences to HR and completion of reporting paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.

• Conduct Absence Management Welfare meetings under the direction and support of HR.
• Monitor, develop and coach your team, ensuring achievement of performance goals and KPIs.
• Ensure new starter inductions are carried out and new starters are on boarded effectively.
• Mentor new trainees and review progress to training plan and provide any further assistance required.
• Monitor performance and competency of your direct reports, providing coaching and training, and escalating as necessary.
• Define and prioritise individual training plans for the department.
• Lead by example and reflect best practice in everything you do.
• Monitor break times to ensure maximum productivity.
• Challenge staff who are not adhering to company policy.
• Liaise with key stakeholders and identify any risks.
• Adhere to ITM's policies and procedures at all times.
• Conduct all activities to the Company's Health and Safety policies and escalate any safety concerns found immediately.
• Ensure all HSE and wider company publications are shared (and signed where required) in a timely manner.
• Actively involved in suggesting and making positive change across all elements of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People within your department.
• Attend training courses when required.
• Work proactively in reviewing critical documents relating SQDCP and communicate any information to your team as it is required.
• Oversee the training of identified competencies of Technicians/ Operators.
• Actively work to maintain and improve technical documentation in area alongside support functions including SOP's, RA, quality control plans etc.
• Be the point of contact for any technical queries relating to process improvement, R&D, machinery, tooling, or people.
• To present the daily Production Meeting to communicate issues and gain support from all key stakeholders.
• Be responsible for ensuring RA Questionnaires are written for all newly released RA's, shared with the team in a timely manner and the tracker is reflective.
• Utilise the local production boards available during handovers to ensure effective communication between shifts.
• Support the team regarding the inputting of data into the OEE spreadsheet to ensure all downtime is captured by reason and help drive preventative actions.
• Ensure that team members follow standardised operating procedures and adhere to quality controls in place like the 357 rule and QIR Process.
• Attend daily MRB meetings to ensure control of materials unfit for purpose and share lessons learnt with peers.
• Ensure component traceability is maintained throughout and take ownership of all W/O's post being raised by the Planning department from both a system and physical point of view, as close to real time as possible.
• Manage waste reclamation and segregation for the CCM area using the process in place to ensure costs are managed effectively.
• Control all stock locally ensuring all BOM items and consumables are ordered and available in quantities to meet production requirements.
• Ensure all equipment is available and maintained including calibration and safety critical equipment, including pre-start checks.

About You
Knowledge and Experience

• Experience gained in a Team Leader role within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety guidelines
• Experience of delivering to plan right first time, managing workflow and achieving

targets

• Knowledge of 6S in the workplace
• Good understanding of Lean Techniques.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organisational skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Work as part of a team or independently
• Good communication skills, able to effectively interact with all key stakeholders at all levels and ensure information is understood and embedded within your area
• Excellent time management skills and a willingness to remain flexible
• A good level of IT competence in Microsoft packages and any other IT systems as they are identified
• Good accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to resolve low level conflict swiftly and effectively, escalating when required
• Ability to adjust and develop plans to short term time scales
• Ability to raise improvement ideas within local area
• Ability to highlight potential failures before they occur
• Ability to understand and implement the shop floor policies and procedures

What We Offer
The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a rapidly growing industry, within a dynamic environment where you can shape the future of energy and work with a team that's actively addressing global climate challenges. Our corporate culture values safety, integrity and continuous improvement.
A competitive salary and an excellent contributory pension, 25 days holiday and a wider range of benefits including:

• Buy as you earn (BAYE) share scheme
• Birthday holiday
• Holiday Purchase
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Eye Care
• Gym Scheme
• Life assurance
• EV Car Leasing
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Motor Save Scheme
• Tech Save Scheme
• Our onsite parking includes free electric car charging points

We know your career is important to you, it's important to us too, which is why we also offer opportunities for you to grow and develop your career. If you are looking to join a growing, dynamic business and want to be part of our amazing team we would love to hear from you.
Our success is driven by the exceptional diversity of our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we encourage our employees to learn and grow, fuelled by mutual respect in a place where ideas flow and thrive.