Job Title: Team Leader
Reporting to: Production Supervisor
Shift Schedule
- Evening Shift Monday-Thursday 15:45-00:30. Friday 12:45- 18:30.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
- Drive focus on compliance in H&S, GDP & GMP, within manufacturing lines, and with teams at all times. Support business initiatives for continuous improvement in these areas.
- Ability to work with support groups and project groups to deliver new projects, implement improved work practices, cost reduction and improve production performance.
- Support production related performance management and employee reviews, to ensure that a level of consistency is achieved and maintained in these areas.
- Drive EH&S initiatives as required, and on a continuous basis, and ensure housekeeping meets requirements in line with 5S principles.
- Fully utilise the performance of the work area, through a clear understanding of all the process steps and harnessing of the product builder inputs.
- Coach and support the team members to ensure that they are capable of achieving targets both in terms of quality and output. That there is a clear understanding of expectation and that any issues they may have are dealt with proactively.
- Support / drive continuous improvements in the work area, through problem solving, daily team meetings, focusing on issues and problems that impact production.
- Seeking help for the team from support staff when problems cannot be solved within the team e.g. Production Manager, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain etc.
- Support & identify any updates to work standards as necessary for changes or improvements that take place.
- Address disciplinary matters within area of responsibility with the support of HR / Production Manager.
- Ensure that resources are available for the team to produce on-time quality product.
- Ensure that a training / cross training plan is developed and maintained to ensure flexibility and full process cover.
- Make certain that Product Builders carry out their role according to standard work and ensure that the lines are balanced to attain required levels of performance.
- Perform/ Manage cycle counting of relevant WIP/materials within the area
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a busy and challenging Medical Device manufacturing environment.
- Diploma level qualification or equivalent.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate individuals and multiple teams.
- Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of basic engineering / technical concepts, and good understanding of quality system requirements within manufacturing.
- A demonstrated ability of continuous improvement and problem solving.
- A full understanding of GDP, GMP and compliance requirements within manufacturing for the medical industry.
- Knowledge and understanding of materials systems, and appreciation for supply chain functions.
- Ability to train others
- Well organised with the ability to multitask is essential
- Must be proficient in word, excel and outlook.