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Production Team Leader

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chichester, West Sussex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Company Overview

Our client is a forward-thinking manufacturing company based on the South Coast, specialising in the design and production of high-quality mechanical and fabricated components for global customers. With a strong focus on quality, delivery and innovation, the organisation continually strives for excellence through lean manufacturing principles and a culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and motivated Production Team Leader to oversee day-to-day operations within a key manufacturing unit. This role will suit a hands-on leader who is passionate about driving performance, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, delivery and cost (SQDC), and developing a team to achieve world-class operational results.

You will lead a small production team, ensuring targets are met while fostering a positive, collaborative environment. The position involves managing workflow, ensuring adherence to lean manufacturing practices, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining accurate production documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a production professional who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing setting and enjoys combining leadership, technical know-how, and problem-solving to deliver outstanding results.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

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    Proven experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role.

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    Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methods.

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    Background in mechanical engineering or related manufacturing discipline.

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    Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems (Sage experience advantageous).

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    Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

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    Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

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    Ability to motivate, lead and develop a team in a fast-paced production environment.

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    Practical, hands-on approach with a commitment to quality and efficiency.

Desirable:

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    Experience in fabrication or assembly manufacturing environments.

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    Knowledge of kanban systems, value stream mapping and standard work development

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