Our client is a global leader in the design, development, and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. As part of a prestigious group, they employ over 1,900 professionals across multiple international sites.
Job Description:
Job Overview:
- The Production Team Lead role in Segmentation involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure operational goals and targets are consistently achieved.
- Effectively manage Production Team Members, including responsibilities such as absence management, performance management, mentoring, and coaching.
- Take ownership of daily KPIs and report key actions while coordinating with support functions.
- Ensure the Business Unit meets production, service, and productivity targets.
- Drive World Class Manufacturing activities, including process confirmations, Practical Problem Solving (PPS), Continuous Improvement (CI), 6S, 3C’s, and team development.
- Promote Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) daily and ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
- Ability to engage and collaborate with staff members at all levels of the organisation.
Duties and Tasks:
- Manage production to ensure productivity targets are met, championing World Class Manufacturing and driving improvements in product quality and consistency through the E6 production system.
- Drive daily actions around key metrics in collaboration with Shift Leads.
- Align all shifts in the Business Unit with operational goals and targets.
- Support all staff members in achieving maximum KPIs.
- Lead transformational projects as required.
Qualifications:
- Strong people management skills with the ability to lead, communicate effectively, and influence team members.
- Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment, with knowledge of lean principles and process improvement. Green Belt certification is advantageous.
- Openness to new methodologies and the ability to follow up on them independently.
- A motivated individual with a can-do attitude and a strong ability to think creatively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and across various mediums.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with world-class manufacturing tools and techniques.
- Knowledge of JDE, DAS, and Geneo systems is desirable.
To apply for this position, please submit your CV to Warren.Brooks@eflexes.com
