Production Team Leaders

Reporting to the senior team leader, you will have responsibility for safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes, ensuring all products are made in line with company and customer requirements. You will lead and motivate a team of production operatives in line with company values, providing support to achieve 85% OEE on all processes, and high levels of customer service to achieve a delivery target of 99% and above. This will include responsibility for clear communication up and down the supply chain and with internal customers, manning levels, order planning and stock levels for the production cell. Additional tasks and responsibilities will include:

• first stage labour management
• first level people development and performance management
• identifying and developing initiatives to progressively improve the processes within the department in line with the businesses five-year plan
• maintaining and developing visual management boards
• ownership of department KPIs such as H&S, 5s, OEE and labour
• monitoring stock movements and ensuring stock accuracy
• hosting daily production meetings
• preparing for and delivering effective weekly team meetings
• first line quality assurance including the management of non-conformances
• idea generation and implementing cost savings for the production line
For the vacancy at Don Road, moulding experience would be beneficial, however is not essential. Working hours Old West Gun Works; regular mornings and afternoons Monday to Friday on a two-week shift pattern. Night shift and weekend work may also be required to meet the demands of the business. Don Road; regular three-week shift pattern of mornings, afternoons and nights Monday to Friday/Sunday to Thursday., Whilst not mandatory, your completion of the applicant ethnic monitoring form will help us monitor and encourage equality and diversity. The information you provide will be anonymous and kept both confidential and separate to your application.

You may also be required to help in other areas on site. A flexible, 'can do' attitude is therefore paramount.,
• Strong people skills with an ability to lead and motivate a team in a high-volume production environment demonstrating the 5E leadership behaviours
• Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm with a good work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills
• An understanding of lean manufacturing principles and techniques
• An understanding of logistics and supply chains
• An organised approach and ability to cope well under pressure
• Good problem-solving capacity and ability to work on own initiative
• Background of machine operating, or engineering is desirable
• Experience in leading and motivating a team in a high-volume production environment
• An ability to liaise effectively with other employees, including those at senior management level
• A high level of IT literacy, including knowledge of ERP systems, Excel and Outlook
  
  Established in 1989, we are the original innovators and manufacturers of wire joining and tensioning devices, as well as anchoring, bracing, and suspension systems that have changed the game for many industries.
We are no ordinary business. We do almost everything differently. 100% owned by our employees, we are also committed to changing the game by making a positive impact in our communities around the world. We're a force for good, as certified by B Corp.

We recognise every individual as a unique person with their own special contribution to make. We work hard to make sure our people are happy and healthy, with a good work/life balance, and generously rewarded for their time, energy, and commitment. We therefore offer:
• competitive salary
• share ownership scheme
• excellent initial and ongoing training and support
• generous holiday entitlement
• life assurance
• private individual health care
• permanent health insurance scheme
• Paycare health plan
• non-contributory 15% pension scheme
• enhanced family policy
• gym membership
Why choose Gripple? As an employee-owned company, our people are front and centre. You can therefore expect to see:
• Commitment to core values and behaviours, AKA the 'Gripple Spirit'
• Work-life balance
• Career development
• Exceptional benefits
• Unique working environment
• Commitment to net zero in 2030