Production Team Leader

About the Team:

As part of the Production & Technical Service team, you will lead a shift team of approximately 10 to 20 employees within an assembly and/or machining environment. Working alongside six other Team Leaders, you will be responsible for delivering customer expectations in safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance. The role plays a key part in driving operational excellence through continuous improvement, team development, and efficient production processes. Above all, you will foster a safe working environment and promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

What you can look forward to as Production Team Leader: 

• Ensure all team members conform to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, controls, plans and procedures
• Maintain the production schedule to ensure on-time delivery to customers, monitor machine outputs, and regularly update machine planning boards to ensure reliable supply
• Ensure all team members are trained, conduct first-day assessments, maintain training matrices, and ensure compliance with standard work and operating procedures
• Maintain 5S standards within the area of responsibility and ensure TPM activities are completed in line with agreed plans
• Allocate and adjust labour resources in line with changing customer demand, monitor planned networking time, and maintain all performance metrics in line with targets
• Deal with and escalate performance and conduct issues as required
• Use SAP ERP and DMP systems to monitor stock levels, customer demand, OEE performance, and ensure accurate reporting on an hourly/shift basis
• Plan changeovers to minimise downtime, raise maintenance requests for breakdowns, and support continuous improvement activities including quality improvements and changeover reduction

Your profile as Production Team Leader:

• ILM Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) essential, with IOSH Safety Management knowledge or certification desirable
• Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of 5S, the 7 Wastes, SMED, and TPM methodologies desirable
• Proactive, can-do attitude with a strong desire to deliver excellence within the area of responsibility
• Commitment to supporting and leading continuous improvement activities, including quality improvement, waste reduction, and changeover optimization
• Flexible approach to support changing business and operational requirements
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels

Why you should choose ZF in Darlaston: 

• Compensation of approximately £35k, depending on experience and qualifications
• Pension System
• 2x Life Assurance cover
• Health Cashplan