Job Description:

Production Team Leader Trainee, Chemical Manufacturing

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Oldbury, Birmingham, West Midlands - Commutable from Dudley, Wolverhampton, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove

Post Code: B69 2AQ

Salary: £30,000

Start Date: ASAP

A well established and successful global manufacturing group in the industrial chemicals sector require a Production Team Leader Trainee, Chemical Manufacturing for a position in Oldbury, near Birmingham.

Reporting to the Production Manager you will be responsible (after suitable training) for leading a production team in the manufacture of company products while maintaining a safe environment.

Main Tasks:

• Executing production orders, process instructions and safety instructions accurately.
• Loading manufacturing machinery with raw materials.
• Operating all machinery associated with the manufacturing process.
• Responsible for weighing, both raw materials being prepared for manufacture and when packaging finished or semi-finished products.
• Liaise with Sales, Technical and Production departments as required to ensure orders are prioritised and processed efficiently.
• To provide cover for the Production Manager as required and maintain the smooth running of the day to day operation. To maintain company systems, administrative functions and reporting capabilities of the site operation in the Production Managers absence.
• To communicate company goals, deadlines, and safe practices to the team.
• To motivate team members and assess performance.
• To be a point of contact for any queries that team members may have.

Criteria

• Previous experience of Team Leading
• Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills
• Previous experience of developing and implementing ideas for improvements in safety, production efficiency and 5S
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Willingness to work overtime if required.

The role will suit individuals currently working as Production Team Leader Trainee, Chemical Manufacturing, Production Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Chemical Manufacturing, Lab Technician, Laboratory Assistant and be living within a commutable distance of Oldbury, Birmingham, West Midlands, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Bridgnorth or be willing to relocate.

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