Production Team Leader

Are you looking for a new challenge in your production career?
Do you have experience leading a team or believe that is the next step in your career?
Are you happy to lead by example in this hands-on, multi-skilled role?
Our client is a leading manufacturing company in the aerospace sector committed to quality and innovation. As they continue to expand their operation they are seeking a Hands-On Operator/Team Leader to join their Wax Department.
As an operational lead you will oversee the manufacture, inspection, and assembly of wax patterns. This is a hands-on role that combines leadership of a team of 15, problem-solving and practical production work, helping to ensure the department meet production and quality quotas.

Main Responsibilities:

Production
Support daily production duties including:
 
* Wax injection press operation
 
* Wax extrusion
 
* Wax bar cutting
 
* Hydrochloric acid leaching processes
 
* Wax inspection and assembly
 
* Complete touch screen production bookings and maintain production records
Team Leader
 
* Support, coach, and develop your team to reach their full potential
 
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement
 
* Run daily team meetings
 
* Attend operational meetings to represent your department, highlighting operational issues and taking away action points
 
* Team administration including approving holiday requests, recording sickness/absence and conducting return to work interviews
The ideal Team Leader will have:
 
* A hands-on approach with the ability to support production activities
 
* Experience supervising or leading a team
 
* Strong planning and organisational skills
 
* A practical, solution-focused approach to tasks
 
* A background in engineering/manufacturing environments where you have worked to tight tolerances, AS9100 desirable.
Hours of Work
48 hours a week.
Monday to Thursday 6am-4.30pm and Friday 6am-2.30pm
Slight flexibility may be needed at times to ensure operational hand overs.
If you are a dedicated and results-driven professional seeking a challenging role as Team Leader, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to apply or call the office for more details