Manufacturing Team Leader

Job Description

Manufacturing Team Leader

Location: Belfast

Salary: £14.71 - £17.21

Shift Pattern: On rotation - Days, Mids & Nights

Ireland's top metal finishing company is part of a larger group with branches and subsidiaries across the country. The group supplies the construction and commercial sectors with top-quality products and services.
We are currently seeking a Team Leader to join our expanding team at the Mallusk site, driven by our ongoing business growth.
Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the plant operates efficiently, focusing on continuous improvement as measured by KPI targets.
  • Process jobs according to the schedule and directives from the supervisor, aiming to meet KPI targets.
  • Maintain the highest possible standard of manufacturing quality, ensuring operators follow ISO procedures.
  • Ensure weighbridge and de-jigging operators check job quality before packaging, addressing any spikes or rough areas.
  • Ensure all jobs are correctly packaged, labelled, and placed in the appropriate yard area.
  • Highlight any unsatisfactory work to senior staff members.
  • Be responsible for the health and safety of all personnel under your control and maintain high housekeeping standards.
  • Ensure premises are secured outside of operational hours.
  • Record information in the shift logbook to improve communication.
  • Assist and cover for other production personnel to manage workloads and absenteeism.

Essential Requirements:

  • Educational Background: Strong understanding of Maths and English.
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Team Management: At least 2 years of experience managing and leading a team of 8 or more people.
  • Shift Work: Ability to work on a rotational shift basis, including days, mid shifts, and night shifts.
  • Administrative Skills: Experience handling administrative tasks such as absence and performance management.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • 3rd level education

For further information on this or any other Engineering or Manufacturing vacancy, please apply via the link below or contact karl.yellop@vanrath.com for a confidential chat.