Job Reference: /JT/24-06/1212/25
Job Title: Production Team Leader - Nights
Location: Kitling Road, Prescott, Knowsley
Pay Rate: £15.67
Hours per week: 18:00 – 06:00 and 06:00 – 18:00. The rota is based on days and nights over a six-day period and is a 5 week cycle - 40 hours per week
Business Overview
Atalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.
Job Overview
We are currently recruiting for Production Team Leader - Nights to join our passionate and driven team based at our client's site in Kitling Road, Prescott, Knowsley
The PFD Team Leaders are responsible for all aspects of production relating to the Print Finishing Department; production and resource planning, printed TV Magazine, Wind on, Onserts/Inserts, consumables and for the operation of the finishing lines.
In addition, they will be responsible for the palletising operation, all product movement in the Vanway including the management of the Vanway staff. The Team Leader will ensure that production efficiency is maintained whilst supporting operation of the line and leading the team in an effective and professional manner. The PFD Team Leader's will be responsible for both Operational and Technical performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direction and leadership for the teams within Print Finishing
- Oversee production ensuring production targets and manufacturing efficiency is maintained on the finishing lines
- Responsible for production planning both short (weekly production plans, schedule changes) and long term planning (christmas editions, product changes, forecasting).
- Responsible for allocating and managing resources to support production plans and the overall resource efficiency of the Print Finishing Department
- Ensure that complete comprehensive pre-run line checks, set up procedures and post run checks are completed by Line Operators and FSO's
- Ensure process quality is assured to the site manufacturing standards
- Assure compliance to NewCo Business management systems
- Ensure departmental reporting is accurate, consistent and communicated to the management team in an effective and timely manner
- Providing direction and support to the team under their responsibility
- Detailed and constructive performance analysis utilised to drive performance improvements
- Ensure effective and professional communication to colleagues in the finishing department, ensuring all equipment faults and line information is reported accurately
- Respond effectively and efficiently to production concerns, performing remedial action to mitigate the impact of a problem Delivering for NewCo
- Personnel management: responsible for rota management, employee RTW's, sickness/absence management, performance / capability management and employee development through performance reviews and PDR's
- Liaise with business partners communicating well with NP engineering team, business representatives and support staff
- Ensure line maintenance and cleaning tasks are completed in both PFD and Vanway areas.
- Development of personnel through training plans and competency assessments
- Provide Technical support across the Finishing department to assure that Print Finishing equipment is maintained, carry out effective fault diagnosis and fault resolution to assure Print Finishing required net output is sustained
About You:
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
- Ability to lead and motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and provide guidance and support.
- Experience in managing production processes, resource planning, and ensuring efficient workflow.
- Understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes, including palletising operations and product movement.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address any issues that arise during production and implement solutions effectively.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with team members, management, and other departments.
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload, and ensure smooth operations.
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in production processes and data recording.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, production schedules, and unforeseen challenges.
- Time management skills to meet deadlines and manage resources efficiently.
Benefits
- Wide range of retail discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Join our Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to "CHROMA", our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events
- Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
- Immediate access to "Opportunity" our internal Learning and Development platform
- Required professional membership fees paid for
- Win monthly Superstar Awards
How to apply
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