We are currently recruiting for a Team Leader based in our Enniskillen site on a 5 day on site working model.

My job

“To lead the team in achieving their required metrics for the area, with a key focus on team member safety, product quality and process optimisation, providing daily support and coaching to all team members.”

Responsibilities:

Safety is a condition

• Build a culture of safety within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure that all activities have formal risk assessments and corrective actions have been completed as a priority.
• Embrace “Go for Zero” by promoting positive behaviours, root causing near misses and coaching team members to work safely.
• Ensure that all team members have the appropriate training to do their required tasks in a safe manner.
• Complete all safety checks at the appropriate frequencies, and ensure the environment is as safe as possible for all team members to work in.

Production Stream Strategy

• Fully support the activities that are defined within the master schedule for the area, maintaining a key focus on the metrics of the area and any deadlines along with the impact of change on any team members.
• Work cross functionally and build relationships to maximise performance.
• Ensure that each team member understands their role in delivering our business goals.

Build a high performing team

• Build strong relationships with each team member.
• Minimise absenteeism and organise unplanned cover when required taking the necessary steps to minimise cost.
• Train the team on OPEX tools systems and standards and track team member capability using versatility matrices.
• Involve the team in priority problem solving activities and promote a culture of learning and development.
• Communicate regularly and ensure goals and manufacturing targets are clear through team forums and MySuccess.
• Ensure team members are working to their strengths.
• Use problem solving to remove obstacles which may prevent team members from completing their roles effectively.
• Reward both successes and ideal behaviours. Address any performance issues promptly and discretely.

OPEX Improvement

• Collect and analyse data to underpin decisions and the allocation of resource within the production stream.
• Improve key metrics for the production stream and drive 3C problem solving activity.
• Design reliability into processes.
• Standarise through the use of 5S, Work Element Sheets, Standard Operating Procedures and other standards required to run the area effectively. Conduct layered confirmation to confirm standard work.

Deliver value for the business and for the customer

• Use visual management to communicate to the team performance issues and what you are doing about correcting them.
• Deliver value; hourly, daily, and weekly maintaining attainment to plan and trigger the escalation process for any deviation in safety, quality or throughput.
• Ensure that start-ups and changeovers are documented, planned, and executed efficiently to minimise cost.
• Ensure that shift handovers documented and communicated effectively.
• Optimise labour, minimise waste and maximise OEE for the team
• Ensure that poor quality is not passed on to the next stage of the process.
• Complete all documentation for safety, quality, operations, environmental an asset management as required by our systems and by our customers.

Essential Criteria:

• Proficient written, numerical, and verbal skills.
• Fluency of English language (Oral and Written).
• Ability to record, interpret and analyse key process data.
• Experience in a manufacturing operation.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting.

Desirable Criteria:

• Team management experience.
• Proficient with MS Office tools.
• Understanding of lean tools and formal problem solving.
• Detailed understanding of the processes in the area of responsibility