Overview
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Senior Recruitment Consultant - Sterling Engineering
Maintenance Team Lead
Purpose
To oversee production operations, maintenance, ensuring equipment, processes, and teams deliver safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day production activities including scheduling, equipment care, and process improvement.
* Coordinate with management to meet delivery schedules and inventory targets.
* Ensure efficient use of resources (materials, equipment, people).
* Monitor and improve processes to maintain quality and reduce downtime.
* Lead and support the development, training, and performance of the production team.
* Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and quality standards.
* Drive continuous improvement, preventative maintenance, and safe working practices.
* Promote knowledge sharing, best practices, and employee engagement.
Key Performance Indicators
* Achievement of output and delivery targets
* Product quality and conformance
* Equipment uptime and efficiency
* Scrap/waste reduction
* Team development and engagement
* Budget and cost control
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Degree in Engineering (preferably in Injection Moulding/Polymers) desirable.
* Strong knowledge of production processes and equipment.
* 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing/operations role.
* Proven leadership and people management skills.
* Understanding of quality systems, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement.
* Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
* Leadership and team development
* Problem-solving and decision-making
* Organisational and planning ability
* Safety and quality focus
Additional Information
This role description provides an overview of responsibilities and may evolve with business needs. Training and development opportunities will be provided.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Manufacturing
Industries
* Manufacturing
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