As in-house recruiters for Lambson Building Products and Laminated Products based in Castleford, West Yorkshire, we have a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking and progressive individual to join the production team working from their Castleford site as a Team Leader
As an experienced Team Leader managing a team of people, you will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day manufacture of products associated with your department.
Responsible for the delivery to both internal and external customers the role involves leading a team pf people and managing all resources under your control on a shift basis to produce quality products in a safe, timely, cost effective and efficient manner.
This role involves working to a pre-defined plan to meet strict loading and delivery deadlines set out in a daily delivery schedule to satisfy customer expectations.
Working hours:
Monday to Thursday 06:00am – 17:30pm (44 hours per week) with a 6pm locking up rota on a rolling 3 weekly rota basisBenefits
Circa £36,000 per annum(depending on experience)
Daily 60-minute breaks.
20 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays.
Uniform provided.Key Responsibilities
Lead and Supervise: Manage and motivate a team to meet production goals.
Task Delegation: Assign duties based on team members' skills and production priorities.
Training and Development: Support onboarding and skill-building for team members.
Monitor Production: Ensure schedules, targets, and quality standards are consistently met.
Quality Assurance: Oversee product quality and adherence to company standards.
Enforce Safety: Promote and maintain health and safety practices on the shop floor.
Problem-Solving: Address production issues, including equipment or workflow disruptions.
Drive Improvements: Identify and implement opportunities for process efficiencies.
Team Communication: Act as a liaison between the team and senior management.
Performance Management: Monitor, evaluate, and report on team performance and progress. Essential Key Skills
CNC background.
Hardworking with a desire to progress.
Organised and planned approach to work.
Good eye for detail.
Commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Can work as part of a team or independently.
Ability to work accurately to a planned schedule.
Problem solving attitude. Preferable Experience
Previous nesting machinery experience
5 years+ experience in similar roll
Lean Manufacturing – including Kaizen, 5s and standard operations
