At Quest Employment, we are searching for an experienced Team Leader to lead a team of Operatives and take responsibility for all activity within the production area or on a specific line. The role will encompass the effective, safe and efficient planning, organisation and control of all resources including labour, materials and machinery.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:45am - 1:45pm
Responsibilities:
* Stock management, stock take & daily validation of goods. Reconciling figures with production planning and action variances where applicable.
* To ensure specifications and quality standards are met at all times in line with HACCP and other QA procedures.
* Monitor, communicate and control efficiencies, quality and yields on a daily basis.
* Analyse, communicate and where possible enhance the teams performance.
* Appropriate interaction between all relevant departments.
* The collation, accountability & daily reporting/justification of KPI information.
* The management of effective / economical use of materials and labour ensuring that these are commensurate with production demands.
* The welfare, training and development of Employees, including Personal Reviews for existing team members a least once per annum and weekly up to 13 weeks for new recruits.
* Monitor and act upon machine requirements including planned preventative maintenance and problem solving.
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant Health and Safety, Environmental and Hygiene legislation and procedures. Lead by example, exhibit safe behaviour and challenge unsafe behaviours.
* Delegation of job activities to maximise the flexibility and effective utilisation of staff, paying particular attention to high risk categorised operations.
* Monitor, communicate and where appropriate, intervene to ensure a steady flow of materials are achieved in the area at all times.
* Effective end of shift communication between departments from both AM and PM shifts.
Requirements and Qualifications:
* Experience within the food industry (desirable).
* Previous people-management experience (desirable).
* Computer literate including basic Excel.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Self -motivated and possesses lots of initiative.
* Results-orientated with a positive attitude to drive forward continuous improvement.
* The ability to work flexible hours in line with business needs.
* The confidence to communicate at all levels with good literacy and numeracy skills.