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 perso

Please refer the Job description for details