Production Team Leader

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Team Leader to join our team in our new Offsite Manufacture facility based Shawcross, Dewsbury. This is a permanent staff position with NG Bailey and in this role you will Lead a team of operatives to assemble quality offsite solutions at optimum efficiency levels whilst working in a safe working environment and adhering to safe working procedures. Further responsibility of this role is to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Daily Responsibilities: 

Health & Safety Compliance:
Enforce safe working practices and ensure PPE is worn correctly.
Conduct safety checks and report hazards or incidents.
Lead by example in maintaining a clean and safe work area.
Team Leadership & Coordination:
Organise and lead daily team activities on the production floor.
Delegate tasks and monitor individual and team performance.
Motivate team members and promote a positive working environment.
Production Oversight:
Ensure production targets are met in line with shift plans.
Monitor workflow and adjust resources to meet demand.
Identify and resolve minor production issues to avoid downtime.
Quality Assurance:
Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
Support quality checks and escalate any non-conformances.
Promote a “right first time” approach across the team.
Communication & Reporting:
Liaise with supervisors, maintenance, and quality teams.
Provide updates during shift handovers and team briefings.
Record production data, downtime, and any issues accurately.
Training & Development:
Support onboarding and training of new operatives.
Coach team members on SOPs and best practices.
Identify skill gaps and recommend development opportunities.
Continuous Improvement:
Encourage suggestions for process improvements.
Participate in improvement projects and implement changes.
Monitor the impact of changes and provide feedback.

Skills & Attributes:

Strong leadership and communication skills.
Good people skills with a drive to develop and nurture talent
Good understanding of production processes and quality control.
Ability to troubleshoot and make quick decisions.
Organised, proactive, and safety-conscious.
Experience in a fast-paced production environment is essential.
Manufacturing experience, ideally in an engineering/construction facilit

Benefits

25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
Pension with leading provider and employer contribution
Health plan
Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
Flexible Benefits and discount offer
37.5 hour contractual week, with possibility for overtime

Founded in 1921, our business has grown from a small electrical contractor to the award-winning, industry-leading company we are today. We are family-owned with a great heritage and we are proud of everything we’ve achieved and all the projects we’ve successfully delivered to our customers over the years. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. We have offices, manufacturing facilities and sites located across the UK. Everything we do at NG Bailey is driven by our purpose: Together we create and maintain exceptional building and infrastructure to enable a society that connects seamlessly, operates efficiently and prospers now and in the future.  We believe in bringing buildings to life and we know that the benefits of our work will be felt by generations to come. We do this by responsibly designing, operating and maintaining buildings, infrastructure and services. The way we do business has remained unchanged since we were founded and it’s what makes us different. We’re proud of our history and look forward to continuing our legacy of almost a century of operational and technical excellence. 

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