Production Team Leader (Assembly)

Company: Baltic Recruitment
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a global leader in cutting-edge automotive electronics manufacturing with the appointment of an experienced Production Team Leader (Assembly). Overall Purpose: Lead a shift team to fulfil customer delivery, cost and quality expectations on a daily basis. Ensure the safe working of the Team at all times. Drive improvement within the Team to improvement efficiency.

Key Duties

  • Ensure all team members are conforming to health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all quality controls, plans and procedures are adhered to.
  • Maintain the Production Schedule to ensure the on-time delivery of products to the customer.
  • Ensure all team members are trained and following all standard work and operating procedures.
  • Maintain 5S to agreed standards for the area of responsibility.
  • Allocate and adjust labour levels on processes based on changing customer demands.
  • Deal with and escape performance and conduct issues.
  • Monitor and ensure planned networking time is achieved.
  • Maintain all metrics in line with targets.
  • Conduct first day on the job assessments and maintain training matrices.
  • Ensure TPM activities are completed in line with agreed plans.
  • Plan changeovers to minimise process downtime.
  • Raise requests to Maintenance for breakdowns.
  • Use the ERP system (SAP) to check and monitor stocks and customer demand.
  • Manage the OEE (DMP system) on an hourly/shift basis to ensure OEE data is correctly reported.
  • Regular check and update machine planning boards to ensure reliable supply based on current conditions.
  • Conduct regular checking of machine outputs and take actions/get support where required.
  • Support and lead continuous improvement activities (quality improvement, changeover reduction, etc).
  • Show a flexible approach to support business needs when required.
  • Have a can-do attitude and a desire to deliver excellence in the area of responsibility.
  • Have clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Undertake any other reasonable requests.

Key Requirements

  • Understanding of 5S / 7 Wastes.
  • At least 3 years Supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of SMED / TPM.
  • Conversant with Microsoft Office Tools.

The Package

  • £30, – £33, per annum depending on experience.
  • Double day shift: Mon-Thurs 6.00 am – 1.30 pm 1.30 am / 9.00 pm Frid 6.00 am – 1.00 pm / 1.00 pm – 8.00 pm.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • On site parking.
  • Additional benefits.

Job Reference: PTLD_Salary: £ – £ per annum + Pension, Additional benefitsSalary per: AnnumJob Duration: Baltic Recruitment Sector: Automotive_manufacturingJob Type: PermanentJob Location: Darlaston, West MidlandsJob Industry: Manufacturing and ProductionJob Skill: production shift leader, production supervisor, Production Team Leader, shift manager, Shift Production Manager

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Posted: November 1st, 2026