Manufacturing Team Leader who will report to the Production Manager is required for a fast growing FMCG company based in Co Kilkenny.
Purpose of the job:
- Lead the Shift Team to achieve production SQPDC targets/KPIs on a daily basis and optimise overall performance in terms of output, quality, costs, etc.
- Set weekly targets and objectives for the Shift Team
- Ensure the highest standards of product quality, integrity and hygiene are achieved and improved daily in line with quality and food safety standards
- Maintain excellent standards of Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Housekeeping Practice
- Monitor and control costs within an agreed budget
- Ensure the safe working practices and conduct of the team, contractors and visitors
- Ensure that team are properly trained and managed to work in a safe, quality conscious and effective way
- Execute meaningful Performance Development Reviews of teams including quarterly 1:1 meetings with team members.
- Maintain positive working relationships and ensure effective communication at all levels
- Ensure all work areas and equipment within your control are regularly and properly maintained to deliver optimum performance through asset care.
- Capture and drive initiatives to maximise employee contribution and drive improvements in product quality and process/system efficiencies through Work In Progress boards.
- Ensure all TMS holidays, absence and other data is managed daily and to standard.
- Interface with HR in relation to employee performance/development and any employee relations issues.
- Implement and create standard work and single point lessons.
- Drive correct usage, maintenance and development of all production systems.
- Create skills matrix for all team members on the lines.
- Process confirmation to be completed daily
- Deliver 99.5% customer service, optimum yields and 100% quality.
- Conduct daily and weekly communication with the team members.
- Drive performance through the Short Interval Control boards.
- Deliver environmental standards to drive SQPDC metrics.
- Maintain accreditation standards Good Manufacturing Practice and close out of any Non Compliance Reports.
- Relevant leadership experience in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods environment.
- Clear and strong communication skills.
- Positive interpersonal skills and good organisation skills.
- Flexibility to work on the pm and am shifts.
- Conversant in the English language both written and verbal.
- Able to reach the required numerate, verbal and reasoning skills.
- Leadership through our values of Integrity, Excellence and Leadership and well as through personal example.