Production Team Leader

£29120

Industrial Metal Services (IMS), Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 47c6826d039341d882fddcbdee94e078

To lead and manage a team of machine operators to maintain operational efficiency and quality levels as agreed with the Production Manager

To ensure the efficient and timely operation of machines and all administration systems and operating procedures associated with the processing of materials

To distribute works tickets to the most appropriate machine and operative and in liaison with the Production Manager, to ensure work is completed in a timely manner and to the strict quality standards set out by the Quality Manager.

To ensure the T Card (or alternative) progress system is kept up to date in real time, so the Sales Department, Production Department and the Management team can monitor tickets in progress throughout the facility for all shifts.

To ensure machine operatives progress T Cards in a timely and orderly fashion in accordance with the processing order defined by the Production Manager

To ensure all production processes and paperwork are completed legibly and accurately consistently and handed in to the correct departmental personnel in a timely manner

To time manage the Production Department material workflow and machine operatives so as to ensure that work flows through each stage of the production processes in the most efficient manner

When necessary, to assist in completing employee file notes in cases where company standards are not met. Completed employee file notes must be handed to the Production Manager/Human Resources to scan and keep on file with the operatives HR documentation file for action or record.

To deputize for another Team Leader Machine Operator whilst they are out of the business for any reason (Meetings, Holiday, Training & Sickness).

In liaison with the Production Administrator and Production Manager, plan that adequate consumable supplies are ordered and kept in stock to ensure uninterrupted workflow.

To ensure that any Technical and/or Safety bulletins for Processing Machinery are distributed to each machine operative as appropriate.

To ensure that data for OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) reports is collated and input into the OEE spreadsheet (with the assistance of the Production Administrator where necessary) so that OEE statistics can be produced accurately on a daily basis

To act on information produced by OEE statistics to ensure that workflow efficiencies are maximized at every opportunity

To be fully conversant in all aspects of operating each piece of machinery under your supervision.

To assist and act as mentor in the training of Machine Operatives to ensure their skills levels are kept to the highest standards.

To ensure machinery is operated in line with published SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) at all times.

To ensure good housekeeping is maintained throughout the Production work areas and machinery on a daily basis. This will include timely TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) schedules are adhered to.

To comply with the dress code, HSE and quality standards agreed within the company and to have personal responsibilities for the application of policies and procedures established for the department.

Conduct 'Before Use Checks' and report all faults to the maintenance department.

Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping all racking and floor areas free from waste.

Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing other tasks as specified by your line managers.

Adhere to our environmental policy by ensuring all waste is disposed of in the correct skips (wood, metal, general).

Ensure adequate information detailing issues on the shift, machine issues, jobs in progress are relayed to the Day Shift Team Leader, and Production Manager

To uphold our company values, Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence.

Established in 1975 Industrial Metal Services have been competitively serving the steel industry for nearly 50 years. We offer a wide range of products for the construction and engineering industries. Our growing range of steel processing services includes cut to length, drilling, shot blasting and profiling, ensuring we can meet a varied range of customer specifications. Forming part of the Barclay and Mathieson Group, (B&M) we are one of the largest steel stockholders and processors in the UK, with just over 450 employees. B&M group pride itself in being a fast paced and consistently improving company where our employees are our most valuable assets, embedding our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence in everything we do. With 15 depots and 2 service centers nationwide, we're always looking for people to join us.