Production Team Leader

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Production Team Leader

Country/Region: GB

Location:

Darlaston, GB

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Req ID 89444 | Darlaston, United Kingdom, ZF Lemforder UK Limited

About the Team:

As part of the Production & Technical Service team, you will lead a shift team of approximately 10 to 20 employees within an assembly and/or machining environment. Working alongside six other Team Leaders, you will be responsible for delivering customer expectations in safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance. The role plays a key part in driving operational excellence through continuous improvement, team development, and efficient production processes. Above all, you will foster a safe working environment and promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

What you can look forward to as Production Team Leader:

Ensure all team members conform to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, controls, plans and procedures

Maintain the production schedule to ensure on-time delivery to customers, monitor machine outputs, and regularly update machine planning boards to ensure reliable supply

Ensure all team members are trained, conduct first-day assessments, maintain training matrices, and ensure compliance with standard work and operating procedures

Maintain 5S standards within the area of responsibility and ensure TPM activities are completed in line with agreed plans

Allocate and adjust labour resources in line with changing customer demand, monitor planned networking time, and maintain all performance metrics in line with targets

Deal with and escalate performance and conduct issues as required

Use SAP ERP and DMP systems to monitor stock levels, customer demand, OEE performance, and ensure accurate reporting on an hourly/shift basis

Plan changeovers to minimise downtime, raise maintenance requests for breakdowns, and support continuous improvement activities including quality improvements and changeover reduction

Your profile as Production Team Leader:

ILM Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) essential, with IOSH Safety Management knowledge or certification desirable

Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of 5S, the 7 Wastes, SMED, and TPM methodologies desirable

Proactive, can-do attitude with a strong desire to deliver excellence within the area of responsibility

Commitment to supporting and leading continuous improvement activities, including quality improvement, waste reduction, and changeover optimization

Flexible approach to support changing business and operational requirements

Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels

Why you should choose ZF in Darlaston:

Compensation of approximately £35k, depending on experience and qualifications

Pension System

2x Life Assurance cover

Health Cashplan

Contact

Anne Jügling

+49 211 584 2099

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What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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