Job Description

Job Summary:

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we've been addressing the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you'll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.


As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands,

Wakefield Acoustics

plays a critical role in delivering specialized thermal acoustic solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you'll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

JOB SUMMARY

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The Production

Team Leader

supports the Production Supervisors and Managers to ensure safe, effective, and efficient day-to-day operations. They drive team performance, maintain control of KPIs, ensure labour is deployed effectively, inspect product quality, manage schedules, and support continuous improvement across their area.
They lead by example, maintain a strong presence on the shopfloor, and ensure the team consistently meets SQDCP targets.

Main Responsibilities:

S - SAFETY

Always place HSE first, promoting an uncompromising safety culture. Ensure safe working environments, PPE compliance, and clean/tidy work areas. Follow, enforce, and manage all HSE systems and procedures. Ensure team members adhere to all company policies and procedures. Complete daily production checks, area inspections, and update KPI/SIC boards, iAuditor, Act as the responsible person during overtime to ensure safe operations. Ensure the working environment maintains a professional and safe standard. Escalate safety concerns immediately to higher management.

HSE KPIs

Accidents, Near Misses. Risk Assessments.

Q - QUALITY

Ensure all products are independently inspected and signed off before progressing. Support investigation of customer complaints and remakes--drive root-cause and permanent fixes. Ensure team members follow correct procedures, WI, and defect-prevention methods. Maintain high attention to detail and quality expectations throughout the team. Maintain skills matrix accuracy, ensuring team members are trained and competent (Monthly review minimum)

Quality KPIs

Customer complaints & internal rejects/reworks (NCRs). Quality audit results on documentation and procedures. Layered Process Audits performed within Team.

D - DELIVERY

Work with Production Supervisor to set daily targets and objectives. Focus on delivery metrics: OTIF and schedule adherence. Manage SIC (Short Interval Control) to control KPIs, schedule, exceptions, and daily issues. Maintain constant presence in the area/cell to support flow and tackle issues immediately. Manage hourly, daily, and weekly schedules to ensure bottlenecks never stop. Run through breaks on critical bottlenecks and reassign labour as required. Ensure daily counts, throughput data, and progress updates are reported accurately. Ensure work is completed as planned during overtime periods.

Delivery KPI

OTIF (On Time in Full) adherence to planned delivery dates.

C - COST

Ensure effective, efficient labour distribution across the site. Ensure WDDL (When Down Do List) activities are followed to maximise efficiency. Ensure overtime is kept to a minimum and is pre-approved. Support waste elimination, labour efficiency, and productivity improvement.

Productivity KPI

Estimated hours vs actual hours. Reduction of non-productive hours (NVA)

P - PEOPLE

Lead, mentor, coach, and support team members daily. Build positive working relationships with colleagues, management, and other functions. Perform informal discussions to tackle issues promptly. Conduct team briefings when required and document attendance. Provide absentee lists to Supervisors or Production Managers. Support training & development activities and validate training progress (Apprentice training lead) Promote a flexible, agile mindset within the team. Maintain strong communication and act as a positive role model. Support and communicate with team members regarding individual performance. Cover for the Production Supervisor when absent, maintaining safe and efficient operations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. The list is not exhaustive and additional tasks may be assigned to this position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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Familiar with H&S law Relevant vocational qualification fabrication and welding Extensive hands-on experience in fabrication & welding Strong & demonstrated leadership skills Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Familiar with lean manufacturing techniques Experience with quality control and problem solving Computer Literate in MS Office

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Desire to learn Trustworthy and reliable Ability to prioritize work efficiently Ability to work to deadlines Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Proactive and flexible approach to different situations Dedication and commitment

We Offer:

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

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

Pay Rate: 19.23 per hour

Wakefield Acoustics Employee Benefits

Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer contribution. Health Cover and Employee Assistance Programme: Westfield Health The production bonus is made of three elements of 100 sales, 100 quality & 50 attendance. Paid each quarter if achieved. Death in service - 2x annual salary 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Electric car scheme - subject to affordability (after probation period) Cycle to Work Scheme

ABOUT US

CECO's Commitment to Our People


At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you're a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with CECO.

ABOUT CECO

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.


We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us.



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