Manufacturing Team Leader

Location: Braintree
Organisation: British Offsite
Contract Type: Permanent

A little bit about the role...

Due to growth within British Offsite, we’re recruiting for an additional Manufacturing Team Leader to join our early shift (6am – 3pm), who will be responsible for managing 12 Multi-Skilled Operatives to produce our Uni-System product, in line with customer programmes. 

We manufacture and assemble a range of products from vanity units, to steel frame Building Panels. These products are supplied to the construction industry. Our workstations will involve various duties from window installation, assembly of components through to finishing aisles.

 

You will be responsible for...

The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

  • Responsible for leading a team of MSO’s to deliver the build/assembly of products to required standards in line with technical drawings/designs
  • Lead the team to Manufacture and assembly to time critical production schedules
  • Ensure thorough quality inspections  and/or testing are conducted as required at relevant work stations before products are ready for dispatch
  • Effective monitoring, organisation and/or communication of stock levels  
  • Effective and timely liaison with other departments to ensure smooth running of shift 
  • Responsible for the safe operation and working practice of the shift; operating a wide range of   instruments and tools provided 
  • Provide timely updates and reports on works, issues and progress  
  • Effective motivation and supervision of all direct reports 
  • To support and assist in any other production activities on other work areas/stations
  • Effective management of instruments and tools maintenance, certification and repairs 
  • Upkeep and tidy of production and all work areas 
  • Adherence to the Company RAMS 
  • Effective management of direct reports including timely execution of probationary reviews, PDR’s and 1 to 1’s  

What we will offer you...

As a valued employee you will be rewarded with the following:

  • Highly competitive Annual Salary
  • Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%)  increasing with length of service
  • Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
  • 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
  • Life Insurance – 4x salary
  • Income Protection
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
  • Fully equipped gym at head office – Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions 
  • Extensive training and development opportunities 
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
  • In house Occupational Health Nurse
  • Long Service Awards
  • Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a child
  • Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year. 

What we'd like in return...

As a successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of how to successful lead a manufacturing production line
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a people management role
  • Effective knowledge and application of best practical application 
  • Health and safety conscious 

Finally, a little more about us...

British Off Site is the creator of the most technically advanced light gauge steel panel system in the marketplace, we are bringing extra speed, flexibility and reliability to traditional construction with our next generation light gauge steel framing system and infill panels which areprecision-manufactured on our advanced robotics assembly line.

 

We’re passionate about attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry, we’re looking for individuals who want to join an organisation, who operate an open-door policy and like to get everyone around the table to produce innovations.  

 

Our people are our greatest asset, we’re looking for those want to embrace our values – Drive it, Own It, Embrace it & BOS it

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