Production Team Leader

Job Description

To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a Production Manager to come and join our team at our Barnwell Factory in Peterborough PE8 5PD.Key Duties & Areas of Responsibility for Role:Health & SafetyFollow and promote ALL Ibstock Safety Rules, leading by example and demonstrating the relevant Health & Safety (H&S) leadership behaviours.Lead and promote a positive H&S culture by following ALL training and adhering to ALL H&S policies, procedures and protocols at all times, reporting any and all hazards or issues immediately.QualityLead and promote a positive quality culture by following ALL training and resolving and or escalating ALL quality issues immediately utilising escalation procedures when relevant.Lead and promote a positive quality culture by ensuring ALL team members are trained on quality expectations and specifications as required.Ensure raw materials are correctly stored and clearly identifiable.To ensure that all finished product meets customer specifications, focussing on “right first time” and positive releasing product as required.Support quality incident Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for any relevant non-conformances at the factory.Contribute to and drive the Quality strategy across site working collaboratively with ALL relevant functions.Ensure the Production Teams adopt the Ibstock Manufacturing System (IMS) whilst developing a CI mind-set that ‘challenges the status quo’.Ensure accurate collection and recording of production and downtime data in the Ibstock Manufacturing System (IMS).Manage production processes to deliver departmental performance measures within financial, quality and environmental constraints.Identify opportunities for standardisation of operations to simplify knowledge requirements.Input and participate in the creation of the site strategic plan.Implement and sustain 5S standards in the factory and across site.Training on and operation of mobile plant / Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) as required.Lead ALL relevant Tier meetings highlighting key issues and be part of suggesting solutions to key challenges and participating in the solutions.Chair / lead the morning team meetings and chairing the daily production meeting when required.To ensure the best interests of the Company are always maintained.Essential Qualifications & Experience:Excellent level of Health & Safety knowledge and legislation ideally holding NEBOSH or equivalent as a minimumSelf-starter who is self-motivated with the ability to work aloneTeam working with a “One Team” attitudePrevious manufacturing experience.Demonstrable Leadership skills and competenciesLeading in a CI environmentHighly numerate and literate with the ability to communicate at all levelsIT literate with Microsoft office abilityExcellent communication skillsExcellent level of understanding of English languageDesirable Qualifications & Experience:Lean / CI manufacturing methodologies such as Six Sigma or otherClay products industry or FMCG knowledgeBeing a certified and licenced counterbalance Fork Lift Truck (FLT), mobile plant or Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) Driver is advantageous.Knowledge of working with CMMS systems is advantageousHigh level of people leadership skills and development including experience of dealing with complex Employee Relations (ER) and conduct issues, ideally holding ILM Level 3 or equivalent as a minimumDemonstrable CI project deployment and implementationNote: This document is meant as a guide to a Production Manager’s general duties, responsibilities and role and is not an exhaustive list. Other duties and tasks may be needed on occasion that are within the Production Manager’s capabilities and our expectations.Ibstock PLC are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race,religion, national origin, disability or age.Think you can make a difference WE ARE your future. More details:• Full time, permanent role• Competitive salary• Bonus scheme• Shift allowance• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General• 3x life insurance• Share Save scheme eligibility• Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members• Access to high street retail discounts platform – with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda,• Personal development and career progression opportunitiesIf you have any queries around this vacancy please contact myself via email on, .Our commitment to diversity and inclusionExcited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to applyto jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate forthis role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race,religion, national origin, disability or age.