Fabrication Team Leader

at  Polypipe Building Services

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.
Overview: The Fabrication Team Leader is pivotal in driving the success of the fabrication department. The purpose is to ensure the team of Fabricators meet the customer demand of high-quality fabricated products on ‘time and in full’ (OTIF) for standard ‘stock’ parts and Added Value Solution projects (AVS), in line with the business growth strategy.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in being a Team Leader is essential for this role (or someone who has stepped up into these roles are is ready for their next step)
• Working fabrication experience – (is advantageous)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to organise, lead and motivate a team
• Ability and willingness to undertake relevant performance management processes e.g. 1:1s, work group meetings, PDRs
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Willing, pro-active and positive approach to learning and development; including attendance at relevant in-house training sessions
• Dependable, Dedicated, and Consistent
• Good knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental standards

• Ensure that outputs for our Fabricated PVC, HDPE Fuze, and MecFlow product ranges are met or exceeded in line with agreed production standards.
• Ensure that the correct component parts are available in the required quantities in readiness for the start of fabrication orders to avoid production delays.
• Ensure that production output and any other relevant data is captured and recorded to enable monitoring of departmental performance.
• Chair Daily Management meetings where there is a focus on achievement of agreed KPI’s, including trend analysis and correct actions / countermeasures.
• Ensure the workload is organised and distributed to all team members in accordance with the production plan.
• Ensure fabricated items are completed in time to meet customer wanted dates.
• Ensure the development of the team’s skill and competences through PDR’s, training and one to one coaching etc.
• Effective handling of personnel requirements relating to attendance (Zeus / Absence), inductions, conflicts, training, check in’s, and performance.