First Line Manager

I have a great opportunity for a first line manager for my client based in Leicester.

Your role would be to effectively manage the department resources and workload in order to achieve efficiently the business objectives for the Manufacturing Centre. This will involve prioritising workflow, managing people and ensuring that productivity and quality targets are met.

You will report directly to the operations manager and the production operatives and warehouse staff will report directly to you.

will need to ensure the following for your customers/clients-

*Strive to ensure target of 85% for On Time Delivery is achieved and maintained.

*All communication with internal and external customers to be dealt with in a professional, accurate and timely manner.

*Ensure all aspects of company policy in relation to Health & Safety are totally enforced throughout the site.

*Ensure 5s standards are adhered to and maintained.

You will need to ensure the following for your team-

*Continually develop teamwork through daily briefing with the team to discuss previous day’s performance and current day’s objectives.

*Regular communication and meetings with the team to discuss performance levels, targets and quality issues.

*Carryout a yearly appraisal with individual team members to discuss their performance levels and development needs.

*Manage non-attendance and employee relations, including disciplinary and performance, in line with company and statutory procedures.

Cost Management-

*Ensure the team are responding to potential issues and effectively reacting to seasonal and promotion changes.

*Minimise the number of quality failures identified through the quality reporting sheets.

*Maintain accurate, complete and up to date records of statistics on the productivity and efficiency of the team on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

*Minimise wastage by recycling packaging and excess fabrics wherever possible.

The desired attitude/commitment-

*Continually re-evaluate processes and procedures and deliver improvements and recommendations to the Operations Manager.

*Manage opportunities to continually develop best practice within the Manufacturing Centre.

What do I need to have?

* NVQ or equivalent in Team Leadership

* Strong people management experience in terms of disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management.

*Excellent organisational and leadership skills.

*Competent in MS Office applications (including Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)

*Proven ability to coach a team and provide encouragement and support.

*Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

If you feel you may be suitable for this role and are from a manufacturing background then please get in touch.