Production Team Leader - Eastbourne, County Durham

Job Title: Production Team Leader

Salary: £42,000 - £48,000

Location: Eastbourne

Shift: Early Shift - Monday to Friday, 06:15 - 14:15

Contract Type: Fulltime, Permanent

About Us:

We are a global innovator with nearly 40 years of experience, known for harnessing new technology to deliver better solutions for our customers. With over 400 employees worldwide, we foster a vibrant workplace culture that values career progression, training, development, and employee recognition.

Benefits Include:

• Engage in exciting social events like wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, and staff parties.
• Hybrid working opportunities, including work-from-home options on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Access private medical insurance (optional) and a healthcare cash-back plan.
• Work for a Carbon Neutral company in key regions, including the UK, France, Germany, and South Africa.
• Enjoy modern offices with collaboration spaces, an onsite mini-gym, and a gourmet café.
• Benefit from discounted fitness memberships through GymFlex, saving up to 75%.
• Join internal initiatives such as the Green Team, EDI Team, or Charity Team.
• Take advantage of tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans.
• Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.
• Be part of a company recognized as one of the UKs Best Companies to Work For.

About the Role:

Join our Production team in Eastbourne and take the lead in daily factory operations, focusing on quality, cost, and delivery. Your efforts will contribute to a world-class manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Motivate and mentor team members through regular 1:1s, appraisals, and Personal Development Plans (PDPs). Coach individuals to close performance gaps and develop future leaders.
• Collaborate with production coaches to identify knowledge gaps and implement training, ensuring team alignment with SQDCP targets.
• Oversee shift operations, promote efficiency across production processes, and maintain a safe, organized working environment through 5S principles and daily management practices.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives by involving your team to resolve issues on-site and reduce production disruptions. Work with Manufacturing and Test Engineers to drive continuous improvements.
• Maintain compliance with ISO9001 and ISO4001 standards using Integrated Management System (IMS) policies and contributing to audits and certifications.
• Champion Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies by conducting regular audits and promoting a culture of continuous safety improvement.
• Work collaboratively to meet customer and stakeholder commitments, ensuring the team achieves targets and delivers on plans.
• Support the shop floor by assisting with packing and production tasks when needed, including covering shift absences to ensure smooth operations.

What Were Looking For:

• Experience in production, manufacturing, or a similar industry is advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, with experience in career development and performance management.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles and continuous improvement practices is desirable.
• We prioritise attitude over experience, so if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply-even if your experience doesnt match every aspect of the job description.

Ready to join us?

• We value collaboration, innovation, and the journey of our employees. Join our team and make an impact!

If you have any questions, please contact Kirk at MDE Group, Bristol.