Team Leader - Automotive

Team Leader
- Production

Salary: £37,594 p/a (plus 15% shift premium)

Hours: 40 (rotating shifts Monday
- Friday 6am - 2pm / Monday
- Thursday 2pm - 12am)

Location: Dagenham, East London

Overview

We are looking for a Team leader to join our growing Automotive client, at their state of the art facility in Dagenham. The role is a first-line leadership role within Production, responsible for leading a team to deliver the production plan safely, on time, to quality and cost targets. A people-centric role with full accountability for team performance, development, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and manage Production Operators and technical staff
• Own Health & Safety in your area, including risk assessments, COSHH and incident investigations
• Deliver the production plan in line with quality, cost and delivery targets
• Drive team performance, skills development, attendance and engagement
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, 5S and audit compliance
• Use problem-solving tools (PDCA, 5W2H) to address issues and improve efficiency
• Work cross-functionally with Planning, Purchasing, Quality and Logistics
• Champion use of the ERP system (Epicor) within your team
• Monitor costs, resource usage and overtime approvals
• Report into the Production Manager and deputise when required

Key Requirements

• Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong people management, communication and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety and quality standards
• Comfortable working alternating shifts and managing daily priorities
• Confident using ERP systems and people management systems