Team Leader (Multiple Vacancies)

Department: Production
Location: Huntingdon, UK

About Xaar

Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine.

For more information, visit www.xaar.com.

Xaar Values:

Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.

Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible

Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly

Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve

Integrity – we deliver on our promises

Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other

 

Purpose of Role

The role of a Team Leader is to train, lead, empower, coordinate, and motivate a team to ensure continuity of 
output in line with agreed quality and performance targets. This is a working role so there is a requirement to 
work on the line whilst delivering that first line management support. 

 

Scale

  • Direct impact of performance of volume

  • Direct report of a team of Operators 

 

Freedom to make decisions

  • Front line ownership of direct area

  • Ownership to make decisions within their peer group

  • Ability to make changes to how we do things today

 

Complexity

  • Agile working to respond to evolving demands

  • Plan and work along multiple product lines at the same time

 

Planning Horizon 

  • 1-2 weeks for immediate plan

  • Monthly horizon of upcoming requirements to support decision making  

 

Key Accountabilities 

On a typical day you’ll be expected to: 

  • Lead a team ensuring the team is fully skilled to meet their work objectives productively and safely.

  • Ensure training is delivered using up to date SOPs and sign off documents. Along with ensuring 
    Training Matrix is fully up to date.

  • To ensure that daily production and quality targets are met through efficient allocation of resource.

  • The role is hands on with an expectation that time is split between meeting output requirements and 
    people management requirements.

  • Effectively managing both team and individual performance, addressing any issues as they arise, in 
    line with HR policy. (e.g.  1:1’s, IDP’s, PPR’s, return to work, timesheets).

  • People issues/processes/equipment dealt with efficiently and effectively.

  • Drive productivity and ensure that the highest quality standards are met.

  • To effectively communicate and report on KPI’s to both direct team and Shift Supervisor.

  • With support from the Shift Supervisor, plan, co-ordinate and organise training and development for 
    staff to ensure maximum flexibility.

  • To ensure that all process and equipment problems are communicated to the relevant stakeholders.

  • Manage and monitor Holiday and Absence in line with HR policy.

  • Ensure consistent high levels of 5S within the work area.

  • Any other duties commensurate with the level of the role.

 

 

Knowledge, experience and qualifications

  • Previous experience in a similar role is not essential however you should be able to demonstrate transferable skills.

  • Experience working in a production environment is desirable.

  • Able to use and understand operating systems and IT-based packages.

 

Skills and Behaviours

  • Good communication skills.

  • Ability to meet targets and deadlines.

  • Flexible with a can-do attitude.

  • Diligent – with a methodical approach and eye for detail.

  • Leads by example.

  • Ability to motivate and manage a team.


Apply for this job