Production Team Leader

Senstronics Ltd is an acknowledged leader in the design, development and production of a high stability range of pressure sensing products, that utilise a unique and proprietary thin film technology.

Based in Newton Aycliffe and established in 1999, Senstronics have invested heavily to develop its own state of the art thin film production facility and in-house ASIC design technology.

Senstronics Ltd is seeking a Team Leader to join the Production Team, managing a shift group to achieve daily output targets, whilst maintaining high standards of quality.

Excellent organisational skills combined with the ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines and targets is essential.

**Job Purpose**:
As a Team Leader you will be working as part of a team of five Team Leaders working on a rotating shift pattern covering 24/7 working. You will be responsible for approximately 15 Production Operators, ensuring Production targets are met in all areas in accordance with business objectives and strategic plans.

**Main duties and Responsibilities**:
1. To lead your team to ensure all Production targets and quality standards are met across all processes whilst ensuring H&S guidelines are followed.

2. To liaise with Production control to ensure a smooth workflow is achieved utilising Operators and equipment effectively to ensure the correct orders are shipped and on time, achieving Shift KPI’s.

3. To collate and report daily output figures.

4. Accurately complete all required shift documentation for compliance against IATF/ISO and site-specific quality standards.

5. To release, track and close work orders.

6. People Management responsibilities, including ensuring the Production Operation is covered during holidays and periods of absence, and managing disciplinary cases.

7. Ensure regular communication/briefing to provide the team with the relevant information to carry out their shift to maximum effect.

8. Review team performance regularly to identify areas for improvement and encourage progress of individual team members through performance reviews.

9. Manage, resolve and escalate day to day issues with quality, processes, equipment, materials, and team members.

10. Responsible for stock and scrap control, ensuring targets are met.

11. Contribute to the planning, organisation, operation and installation of all new processes and equipment within the factory.

12. Night/weekend working, responsible for all personnel on site (shift operators and maintenance).

**Other duties**:

- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the post, as required.
- Demonstrable experience in a team leader/supervisor role
- Understanding of production workflows
- Ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships
- Strong team player with the ability to influence and inspire others
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment
- Ability to make decisions and instruct others
- Strong people management skills relating to sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance policy and procedure
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Pro-active problem-solving skill.
- Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and manage a number of tasks concurrently
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight schedules/deadlines
- Flexible approach to work
- Team Leader experience in a manufacturing environment
- Involvement in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities

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

**Salary**: From £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programmes
Schedule:

- 12 hour shift