Finishing Team Leader

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognizable brands such as Thermalite blocks, London Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Formpave and Jetfloor, Bison Precast.
Our product range comprises of clay bricks, Thermalite blocks, aggregate blocks, Red Bank chimney, roofing and flue systems, precast concrete and flooring products and Formpave permeable paving.
We represent exactly what we do and have always done. Our purpose is to manufacture products that are the essential to the nations construction sector, helping our customers build with ease and confidence. Moreover, we continue to lead our industry in terms of standards and safety.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Somercotes team in the position of Finishing Team Leader.
This position will provide effective supervision to the Finishing team at Somercotes. The role holder will be an active contributor to the department's Safety (first), Quality (second) and Production (third) performance.
You will manage the workforce to provide efficient labour utilisation and be an active driver of continuous improvement activities in the workplace. Also, you will ensure that Finishing of products are met to the site's Quality standards, and will operate in a working Team Leader style - not only supervising, but also performing the works yourself, along with your team.
Your duties would include but not limited to the following;
Safety Ensure that safety is always paramount, and that no risks are taken.
Housekeeping Ensure the shop floor and all other related areas are kept clean and tidy, using a clean as you go approach. Untidy = unsafe.
Continuous Improvement To drive, with the support of management where necessary, a culture of continuous improvement of all activities within the work area.
Training Utilising SOPs (and developing them where necessary), training of your team to the required standard, and completing records of such training. Ensure all Operators are working to the required standards.
Quality Monitor product quality and react appropriately to ensure sub-standard product is quarantined/rejected, and any re-occurrence of non-quality is minimised.
Labour utilisation Ensure labour is in the right place at the right time. Ensure cross-functional skills across team to maximise this. Where externally provided training courses are desirable, raise to management.
Reporting Report accurately, honestly and in a timely manner, any issues to management.
About You ;
Educated to college level desired
Team Leader experience (Must have)
Finishing experience
CSCS trained to visit sites, but may be attained later with prior agreement
IOSH Managing Safely is desired, but may be attained later with prior agreement
Risk Assessment and SOP experience
What We Can Offer You ;
Competitive Salary and Benefits package
Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
Generous holiday allowance
Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
Sharesave Scheme eligibility
Personal development and opportunities for progression

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