Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Team Lead to join our organisation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a passion for fostering a collaborative team environment.

This role works under the direction of and reports directly to the Production Area Lead. The role holder is responsible for the day-to-day operations of their allocated department(s), achieving targets, and maintaining excellent standards.

The role holder spends approximately 70% of time on production department operations and approximately 30% of time overseeing and supporting the Production Technician team via the following Team Lead accountabilities.

Accountabilities

Lead the effective implementation of work schedules to achieve productivity, quality, and departmental goals. Oversee daily operations of allocated teams, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Inspire and motivate your team through hands-on leadership, training, performance management, and active involvement in recruitment. Champion Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ), fostering a safe and compliant workplace by maintaining updated risk assessments, training records, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure timely completion of corrective actions and adherence to best practices. Uphold company policies and procedures, ensuring they are consistently applied across all areas of responsibility. Partner with R&D and Quality teams to identify root causes of quality issues, implement corrective actions, and prevent future occurrences to protect customer satisfaction. Work seamlessly with other departments to promote the efficient flow of information, resources, and processes across the organization. Stay flexible in responding to changing needs, embracing additional duties or shifts in assignments to support organizational goals. Identify opportunities to optimize processes and labour requirements, driving efficiencies that enhance overall performance.

Essential experience

2 years' experience in a leadership role. Good ability for data analytics and decision making. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills. Experience of working on projects. Experience of working to targets.

Technical, professional, and personal capabilities

The ability to cope with business evolution and constant change. Excellent organisational skills. The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Desire to continually develop skills and capabilities. Good working knowledge of IT and Microsoft packages, especially Excel.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Clacton-on-Sea CO16 9QG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Leadership: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person