Job summary

A market leading automotive consultancy is looking for a Production Team Leader to work with a fast paced team to produce high performance engines.

Key skills required for this role

Manufacturing; Automotive; Production

Important

Manufacturing; Automotive; Production

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage the daily production in the engine test area.
• Always follow safe working practices and ensure other team members to do the same, including correct use of PPE. Submit incident reports and improvement suggestions in line with company systems.
• Complete the daily manning board and inform team members the daily production requirements.
• Oversee completion of Pre-shift checks, TPM's & 5'S during & before shift end
• Plan and implement team member training and associated records to maintain versatility and team development.
• Respond to Andon calls and take appropriate actions to correct/manage problems, reporting status and issues in line with the Production Escalation procedure.
• Ensure team members are following standardised work procedures.
• Monitor stock of Kanban and raise shortages to relevant parties.
• Support Group Leader by covering some delegated tasks as required due to absence.
• Complete accurate daily OEE records and being able to deliver shift summary to key personnel
• Ensure all relevant build and quality records are completed & Intelex is updated during the shift.
• Support continuous improvement and problem-solving activities with relevant production knowledge
• Support NPI activities, including Team Member training and feedback on readiness and suitability of new or modified facilities and processes.
  

Person requirements:

• Clear demonstration of management and leadership skills, able to lead by example with some experience in coaching others
• Experienced manufacturing team member (engine assembly experience preferred but not essential).
• Proven leader with strong interpersonal skills. Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and to representatives of support functions
• Comfortable working in a production environment, under pressure to maintain delivery plans

Qualifications, Training, Knowledge, and Experience expected:

• Automotive assembly experience an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of lean manufacturing systems and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience of delivering production targets.
• Shift work.