Production Team Leader
Key Responsibilities
- · Deliver the production plan through direct reporting teams on shifts.
- · Ensure adherence to food manufacturing safety and quality standards.
- · Implement lean manufacturing techniques within production operations.
- · Manage team performance to align with site business plans.
- · Optimise labour use to meet production program requirements and customer expectations.
- · Oversee equipment efficiency, GMP, waste control, labour costs, and materials management.
- · Create an environment where individuals can challenge the status quo, embrace change, and improve performance.
- · Develop and utilise KPIs, ensuring they are effectively communicated at all levels.
- · Collaborate with different business units to meet customer delivery requirements.
Qualifications and Skills
- Essential:
- · Experience in a relevant discipline.
- · Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- · Strong coaching and situational leadership skills.
- · Excellent values and behaviours aligned with the company’s vision.
- Desirable:
- · Qualification in Continuous Improvement.
- · Health & Safety qualification (IOSH).
- · HACCP Level 2.
- · Previous experience with SAP or Infor M3 ERP systems.
- Professional Skills:
- · Proven experience in a production engineering environment, preferably within FMCG.
- · Experience managing automated process lines.
- · Demonstrated ability to coach teams and lead change initiatives.
- · Data-driven mindset, using data to improve quality and OEE.
- · Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.