Shift Leader

Shift Supervisor/Leader
Job ref : AZ/8539

Salary; circa £29,450
Location: South West Midlands

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform an integral role within a team comprising Technicians, Quality Engineers, Production Engineers and Production Controllers whose function is to plan, organise and co-ordinate the work of others, to control the application of problem solving techniques and to ensure that the results are achieved to satisfy internal / external customer requirements now and in the future.

Managing Operations

To liase with team leaders to ensure that work is planned to meet internal / external customer delivery requirements adopting Standard work and KPS work principles. (Customer 1st)
KPI
Successful 100% completion each day/week of agreed targets in line with Quality Standards using standard work principles

In line with company policy define and set KPI targets for all team leaders and review to ensure they are executed in a timely manner
KPI
Evidence of set / agreed KPI target in line with company policy and evidence of completion

Adopt / apply principles of PDCA to drive philosophy of Standard work, 6S PPS KPS and KDS polices
KPI
Evidence of Standard work practice, which can be audited via visual document. Evidence of 6S audits and KDS portfolios

To coordinate the activities of Team Leaders (Synergy) in the promotion of teamwork and harness the contribution of colleagues with Practical Problem Solving (PPS)
KPI
Evidence of PPS projects and audit sheets

To identify and manage the manpower resource requirements for the monthly build plan to increase / decrease as required to achieved budget.
KPI
Evidence of controlled and varied calculations to identify resource levels for build plan and budget


To analyse absenteeism, scrap and production audit records on a weekly basis and implement the necessary remedial action.
KPI
Evidence of data / documents for each area of responsibility

To produce formal monthly reports as requested on production figures, scrap, uptime etc. for presentation to Senior Management
KPI
Evidence of data reports produced in a timely manner

Develop an environment that encourages commitment, creativity, participation, ownership, achievement and recognition.
KPI
Selection of best fit people to benefit both team and Koito requirements

To continually evaluate the business area on development and philosophy of continuous improvement/Kaizen
KPI
Evidence of improvement plans, cost savings. Evidence of individual colleague suggestions


Managing People
To co-ordinate the activities of Team Leaders in the promotion of teamwork.
KPI
Evidence of team completion and comparisons with best practice

Ensure that Team Leaders adopt and implement KDS portfolio development for all colleagues and organise award ceremony in partnership with Human Resources.
KPI
Evidence of active portfolios which have been correctly audited and certificates issued

To assist in the interviewing and selection of new colleagues in liaison with the Human Resources Department and appropriate Team Leader
KPI
Selection of best fit people to benefit both team and Company requirements

Responsible for ensuring that all team leaders have the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out their role.
KPI
Individual learning plans and identification of own development needs

Implement as required the company Performance Management policy for Team leaders in partnership with Human Resources
KPI
Evidence of best practice with performance reviews in a timely manner

In conjunction with the Human Resource Officer of the area, organise the appraisal scheme and arrange performance reviews with colleagues.
KPI
Evidence of signed Performance reviews for your team

To monitor and enhance the performance, conduct and attendance of colleagues in order to gain commitment to enable changes to be made in an effective manner and achieve efficiency
KPI
Evidence of return to work policy to include evidence of low levels of absence and labour turnover






Managing Information/Communication
To communicate on a regular basis with the Manufacturing Team/Area HRO'S to ensure maintenance plans and quality concerns, introduction of new plant and new lines are all included in the daily/weekly/monthly plans
KPI
Evidence of communication practices allied with timely briefing sessions

To discuss and analyse data provided by Team Leaders with the Senior Managers to support ideas for continuous improvement activities and help produce an implementation plan, and give Team Leaders the necessary resource to ensure successful completion
KPI
Timely and professional report submissions and evidence of project plans


Maintaining Company Values
To understand the implications of the Health & Safety at Work Act and consider the practical plans to be taken to secure a safe working environment.
KPI
Strict adherence to Health & Safety Regulations with evidence of no lost time incidents

To ensure all practices involving Environmental Protection Act adhere strictly to the legislation requirements
KPI
Awareness of Environmental issues in maintenance Environmental standards

To identify areas of risk and carry out risk assessments where necessary and implement/propose remedial action
KPI
Evidence of actual risk assessment being carried out in a timely manner utilising services of the Health & Safety Officer

To identify and address issues before they become grievance or disciplinary matters
KPI
Evidence of minimal issues raised with grievance and disciplinary

To understand the disciplinary and grievance procedure and carry out interviews within the laid down procedure, in conjunction with the Human Resource department
KPI
Evidence of knowledge with grievance and disciplinary policies

To ensure that housekeeping within the areas is maintained in a satisfactory condition demonstrating excellence with Production Systems and 6’s programme.
KPI
Proactive approach with 6S and evidence of audits

Develop a team philosophy of creativity and innovation
KPI

Promote professional conduct and behaviour
KPI
Evidence of knowledge with grievance and disciplinary policies

Effective management of dress code ethics
KPI
Ensuring correct use of PPE/uniform/dress code.


Qualifications
Ideally HND or degree qualified or equivalent

Minimum 3 years experience of working within a Manufacturing and/or dynamic environment.

A high level of communication and motivational skills and a well developed analytical approach to problem solving.

Must have knowledge of TPS, Kaizen, JIT, SMED, Lean manufacturing desirable

Must have Excel, word and PowerPoint knowledge.

Will already have supervisory experience.



The person
Will have proven ability to provide service beyond normal expectation (Going the extra mile)

Desire to excel with a given task and seek opportunity to ensure excellence

Will understand that things can and will go wrong but will demonstrate the ability and tenacity to meet the challenge

A strong empathy with people

Agency/Employer: Listgrove Ltd
Town or City: Droitwich
Location: Hereford and Worcester
Sector: Manufacturing
Related Job Titles: Not stated
Permanent/Contract: Permanent, Full time
Experience: 0 years
Date: 14-01-2008
Salary: 29450 British Pound / Year

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