Automotive Manufacturing Team Leader - Paint Department
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31,000 + plus 20% shift premium |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Portsmouth, PO3 5GF |
| Cwmni: | Unipart Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1903 |
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Job Purpose
To provide supervision to production teams in delivering on-time output against targets and production schedules. Help to develop
world-class levels of performance and customer satisfaction through use of Unipart Way tools and techniques and by effective
teamwork and continuous improvement. To co-ordinate activities to deliver product right first time, fully compliant with all
specifications to the highest quality standards (zero PPM) using the most efficient processes.
Quality
* Responsible for ensuring and maintaining Quality standards within the Production area
* Ensure all staff comply with the Company Quality Policies and Procedures
* Identify Quality issues as they arise, investigate with Team and Quality Leader ensuring action is taken as appropriate to
ensure containment and resolution is achieved
* Respond to Customer issues and support full detailed investigations
* Review all Quality Gates (Poke Yokes) to ensure they are in place and effective by regular audit and review
Cost
* Control and manage time and attendance including sickness / absence using established Company Procedures
* Utilise resource (Hours / Material etc.) across the Production areas to achieve budgets
* Support delivery of change management into Production areas minimising obsolescence
* Understand Business KPI’s and communicate these on a regular basis to Production teams via the department comm cell
Delivery
* Manage, motivate and lead Production team so that productivity targets are achieved or exceeded
* Ensure all concerned within the Production team are aware of the targets and their importance, with the ability to explain the
consequences of non- achievement
* To ensure Production plans are achieved to suit the Customer and budgetary needs
* Employ lean manufacturing techniques to achieve productivity and efficiency targets
* Work closely with all functions (Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics) to ensure delivery or targeted KPI’s
People Development
* Carry out regular meetings with Team Members regarding performance expectations, standards, attendance etc
* Deliver communication briefings ensuring awareness of Company and local issues
* Responsible for return to work interviews, training and development plans, Company Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures with
support from Human Resources and Production Management
* To actively seek to improve your own knowledge, skills and experience to increase your contribution to the Production Team and
Company’s success
Competencies
* Ability to motivate in a team oriented, collaborative environment
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Analytical and data driven
* Exceptionally self-motivated and directed
* Proven planning and organisational skills
* Full UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
* Proven leadership skills in a demanding Production environment
* Knowledge of MRP systems, and the importance of data accuracy
Desirable
* Proven ability to motivate in a team oriented, collaborative environment
* Excellent knowledge and experience of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Attributes
* Strong belief and advocate of the Unipart Way and willingness to coach others in the application of the tools and techniques
* Excellent ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels
* Enthusiastic, results orientated, self motivated individual with a ‘can do’ attitude
* Strong leader who is able to set direction that others will follow
* Excellent communicator and influencer with excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to make balanced decisions in a variety of situations in a demanding environment
Job Purpose
To provide supervision to production teams in delivering on-time output against targets and production schedules. Help to develop
world-class levels of performance and customer satisfaction through use of Unipart Way tools and techniques and by effective
teamwork and continuous improvement. To co-ordinate activities to deliver product right first time, fully compliant with all
specifications to the highest quality standards (zero PPM) using the most efficient processes.
Quality
* Responsible for ensuring and maintaining Quality standards within the Production area
* Ensure all staff comply with the Company Quality Policies and Procedures
* Identify Quality issues as they arise, investigate with Team and Quality Leader ensuring action is taken as appropriate to
ensure containment and resolution is achieved
* Respond to Customer issues and support full detailed investigations
* Review all Quality Gates (Poke Yokes) to ensure they are in place and effective by regular audit and review
Cost
* Control and manage time and attendance including sickness / absence using established Company Procedures
* Utilise resource (Hours / Material etc.) across the Production areas to achieve budgets
* Support delivery of change management into Production areas minimising obsolescence
* Understand Business KPI’s and communicate these on a regular basis to Production teams via the department comm cell
Delivery
* Manage, motivate and lead Production team so that productivity targets are achieved or exceeded
* Ensure all concerned within the Production team are aware of the targets and their importance, with the ability to explain the
consequences of non- achievement
* To ensure Production plans are achieved to suit the Customer and budgetary needs
* Employ lean manufacturing techniques to achieve productivity and efficiency targets
* Work closely with all functions (Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Logistics) to ensure delivery or targeted KPI’s
People Development
* Carry out regular meetings with Team Members regarding performance expectations, standards, attendance etc
* Deliver communication briefings ensuring awareness of Company and local issues
* Responsible for return to work interviews, training and development plans, Company Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures with
support from Human Resources and Production Management
* To actively seek to improve your own knowledge, skills and experience to increase your contribution to the Production Team and
Company’s success
Competencies
* Ability to motivate in a team oriented, collaborative environment
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Analytical and data driven
* Exceptionally self-motivated and directed
* Proven planning and organisational skills
* Full UK driving licence
Experience
Essential
* Proven leadership skills in a demanding Production environment
* Knowledge of MRP systems, and the importance of data accuracy
Desirable
* Proven ability to motivate in a team oriented, collaborative environment
* Excellent knowledge and experience of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Attributes
* Strong belief and advocate of the Unipart Way and willingness to coach others in the application of the tools and techniques
* Excellent ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels
* Enthusiastic, results orientated, self motivated individual with a ‘can do’ attitude
* Strong leader who is able to set direction that others will follow
* Excellent communicator and influencer with excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to make balanced decisions in a variety of situations in a demanding environment