Production Team Leader

At Gripple Ltd, an employee-owned and B Corp™ certified company and MX Awards Manufacturer of the Year 2022, we design, manufacture, and sell innovative, patented products for the construction, agriculture, solar and infrastructure markets.

We are now looking to appoint a Production Team Leader well versed in lean manufacturing concepts with strong communication skills to lead a team of production operators at our manufacturing site.

If you can monitor and drive performance through the motivation and development of your team, and you have experience of ensuring a consistently high quality of products, along with on-time deliveries, then this opportunity might be right for you. 

What is the role?

Reporting to a senior team leader, you will have responsibility for safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes, ensuring all products are made in line with company and customer requirements.

You will lead and motivate a team of production operatives in line with company values, providing support to achieve 85% OEE on all processes, and high levels of customer service to achieve a delivery target of 99% and above. This will include responsibility for clear communication up and down the supply chain and with internal customers, manning levels, order planning and stock levels for the production cell. Additional tasks and responsibilities will include:  

• first stage labour management  
• first level people development and performance management  
• identifying and developing initiatives to progressively improve the processes within the department in line with the businesses five-year plan 
• maintaining and developing visual management boards  
• ownership of department KPIs such as H&S, 5s, OEE and labour 
• monitoring stock movements and ensuring stock accuracy 
• hosting daily production meetings  
• preparing for and delivering effective weekly team meetings  
• first line quality assurance including the management of non-conformances  
• idea generation and implementing cost savings for the production line 

Working hours 

The position will entail working regular mornings and afternoons Monday to Friday on a two-week shift pattern. Night shift and weekend work may also be required to meet the demands of the business and you may also be required to help in other areas on site. A flexible, ‘can do’ attitude is therefore paramount.

​Who you are

To be considered for an interview, you must have the following:  

• Strong people skills with an ability to lead and motivate a team in a high-volume production environment demonstrating the 5E leadership behaviours
• Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm with a good work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills  
• An understanding of lean manufacturing principles and techniques  
• An understanding of logistics and supply chains  
• An organised approach and ability to cope well under pressure  
• Good problem-solving capacity and ability to work on own initiative 
• Background of machine operating, or engineering is desirable  
• Experience in leading and motivating a team in a high-volume production environment  
• An ability to liaise effectively with other employees, including those at senior management level  
• A high level of IT literacy, including knowledge of ERP systems, Excel and Outlook 

What we will offer in return

We recognise every individual as a unique person with their own special contribution to make. We work hard to make sure our people are happy and healthy, with a good work/life balance, and generously rewarded for their time, energy, and commitment. We therefore offer:

• competitive salary
• share ownership scheme
• excellent initial and ongoing training and support
• generous holiday entitlement
• life assurance
• private individual health care
• permanent health insurance scheme
• Paycare health plan
• ·non-contributory 15% pension scheme
• enhanced family policy 
• gym membership

Why choose Gripple?

As an employee-owned company, our people are front and centre. You can therefore expect to see:

• Commitment to core values and behaviours, AKA the ‘Gripple Spirit’
• Work-life balance
• Career development
• Exceptional benefits
• Unique working environment
• Commitment to net zero in 2030

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Deadline for applications:  Monday 15^th July 2024

Equal employment opportunity

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments that would help your experience with Gripple, please let us know when you apply.

Whilst not mandatory, your completion of the applicant ethnic monitoring form will help us monitor and encourage equality and diversity. The information you provide will be anonymous and kept both confidential and separate to your application.

Internal note: This vacancy does not qualify for the Gripple Ltd Employee Referral Scheme.

A polite note for recruitment agencies:​We do not accept applicants from recruitment agencies. If we do need support, we will be in touch! 

Before you apply

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