Team Leader

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air water and energy transition. Since 1966 weve been addressing the worlds most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people the environment and industrial equipment making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy semiconductor manufacturing power generation and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company we foster a culture of innovation collaboration and integrity ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO youll be part of a growing dynamic team committed to a cleaner safer and more sustainable future.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands Wakefield Acoustics plays a critical role in delivering specialized thermal acoustic solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team youll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

JOB SUMMARY:

TheProduction Team Leader will be responsible for supporting the Production Manager/s and Team Leaders (Supers) in ensuring the most effective and safe operations meeting targets and producing quality products. They will also lead their team setting the best examples possible.

Main Responsibilities:

• Focus on the metrics of Safety/EHS. OTIF DL% and MM% (MM focus is defect eradication)
• Follow police and manage all Safety/EHS systems processes and promote EHS culture.
• Use SIC (Shirt Interval Control) to manage main KPIs Schedule and exceptions/issues.
• Be present in the Area/Cell as much as possible have a presence within the team constantly.
• Ensuring the most effective & efficient distribution of labour in the team and across site.
• Ensure WDDLs (When Down Do Lists) are followed to maximise labour efficiencies.
• Micro-manage the hourly daily and weekly Schedules to ensure key bottleneck areas never stop and the weekly plan and OTIF targets are delivered. Run through breaks on Bottlenecks move labour regular etc.
• Performing Informal Discussions with team members to tackle issues.
• Performing Team Briefings when required ensure attendance is documented if necessary
• To be responsible during overtime hours thats the expected work is done efficiently meeting required output to plan.
• Ensuring team members within the Cell are working in safe environment and are following H&S precautions PPE worn at all times work area clean and tidy.
• Ensuring that team members adhere to the companys Policies & Procedures at all times.
• Escalation of any issues to higher management when necessary and in a timely manner.
• Completing Daily Production checks sheet and updating local area display/KPI/SIC Boards
• Support the investigation of Customer Complaints & Remakes immediately find perm route cause fixes.
• Providing a list of absentees to Team Leader (Super) or Production Manager.
• Ensuring team is working towards agreed production targets and reporting out daily counts etc
• Actively interacting with colleagues and Management.
• Use appropriate Data reports and Dashboards (FDS/Scanning Fourjaw etc) as required.
• T&D (Training & Development) support development of Cell plans and validate training.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders from whatever areas to deliver the objectives of the roll.
• Ensure all Samples & Showroom products made are independently inspected and signed off.
• Ensure the working environment is always safe and has the WOW factor when customers visit.
• Ensure the highest Housekeeping/5S standards and Clean as you go is enforced & coached.
• Undergo Lean Manufacturing training to be able to promote a Lean Manufacturing mindset (SIC 5S 8 Wastes RACI Fool Proofing TPM etc.).
• Ensure Overtime is limited to a minimum and is critical and get it pre-approved/signed-off.
• Efficiency focus ensure improvements identified and fix pushed through. Use scanning/Fourjaw downtime analysis Quality data and get ideas form Teams Suppliers etc.
• Support and mentor you Team members and communicate with them re individual Performance
• To be Responsible for locking up the buildings at the end shifts when not covered and in overtime hours
• Act as a cover for the production manager when on holiday / Absent from the site ensuring all areas are running efficiently and safely

Personal Qualities:

• Places Safety/EHS first uncompromisingly and promotes a Safety first culture
• Able to coach & mentor team members and act as a Leader or Team player as needed.
• Target data & task/action driven.
• Ability to motivate and lead the team.
• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and higher Management.
• Problem solver with can-do attitude.
• Flexible/Agile personally and promotes with their team.
• Internal customer/supplier focused.
• Positive and respectful attitude.
• Organised with ability to prioritise tasks.
• Be able to work as an example to other team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiar with H&S law
• Relevant vocational qualification fabrication and welding
• Extensive hands-on experience in fabrication & welding
• Strong & demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Familiar with lean manufacturing techniques
• Experience with quality control and problem solving
• Computer Literate in MS Office

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Trustworthy and reliable
• Ability to prioritise work efficiently
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Proactive and flexible approach to different situations
• Lead by example with the ability to motivate a team

We Offer:

At CECO we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The hours of work are Monday to Thursday 06.00am to 15.00pm and Friday 06.00am to 11.00am (39 hours per week)

Pay Rate: 19.23 per hour

Wakefield Acoustics Employee Benefits

• Pension: 5% employee 3% employer contribution.
• Health Cover and Employee Assistance Programme: Westfield Health
• The production bonus is made of three elements of 100 sales 100 quality & 50 attendance. Paid each quarter if achieved.
• Death in service 2x annual salary
• 25 Days Holiday 8 Bank Holidays
• Electric car scheme subject to affordability (after probation period)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

ABOUT US

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At CECO our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether youre a professional looking for a career change an undergraduate student exploring opportunities or a recent graduate with an advanced degree youll find your chance to make a difference with CECO.

ABOUT CECO

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people the environment and industrial equipment across the globe serving a broad landscape of industrial air industrial water and energy transition markets.

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visitingAbout Us.

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