Amada Department

Established over 35 years ago, Kentec Electronics Ltd. has evolved into one of the world’s leading independent fire control panel manufacturers. Over the years the Kentec name has become synonymous with World class product, great service and excellent support. Based in Dartford, Kent, Kentec is truly a global supplier, exporting control equipment to over 90 countries Worldwide, and in many different languages.

You will work within a team to manufacture high quality products for our external customers.

The Team Leader is responsible for being a leadership resource to team members, providing knowledge, experience, motivation, support, and advice. They are responsible for knowing the correct procedures for staff to follow and ensuring that they comply. The Team Leader might be called upon to share special industry techniques on how to use tools and equipment, or tips on how to improve quality or speed of production. They encourage team effort and supportive attitudes between colleagues.

**Responsibilities**
- Work with Supervisors and other Team Leaders to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and production schedules are achieved.
- Make sure employees training is up to date to carry out their job role.
- Use basic problem-solving skills to ensure product requirements are met.
- Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials, and labour to Production Supervisor.
- Work closely and support staff such as Production Supervisors, Materials/Warehouse to resolve issues.
- Observe, maintain, coordinate and complete standard work.
- Update staff with regular team communication.
- Identify and support continuous improvement efforts with Production Supervisor.
- Work as an active member of the team, when required. Hands on building of product.
- Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company.
- Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
- Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Operating/Setting of Amada machine

**Skills, Experience and Person Specification**
- Ability to follow instructions and diagrams.
- Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Decision
- making skills.
- Computer literate.
- Experience of using similar machinery is desirable
- Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is desirable
- Ability to work as part of a team

**Job Specifics**
- Working hours - may be needed to work a shift patten below at time.
- 06.00 - 14.30 with 30 minutes for lunch (8 hours)
- 14.00 - 22.00 with 30 minutes for lunch (7.5 hours)

A shift premium will be paid in addition to the base rate when working a late shift.
- 24 days holiday
- Workplace pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks)
- Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health)
- Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Internal Trainings
- Company Events

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person