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Responsibilities:
* Provide direct front line leadership and support to assigned production cells / areas.
* Supervise, support and mentor a team of approx. 15 production operators.
* Instil and maintain a positive team atmosphere in the production area.
* Ensure that the company behaviours (BUILDS) are being respected and followed.
* Ensure that people management issues are effectively resolved in accordance with company policies and procedures. Complete performance reviews for team.
* Ensure that products are built in accordance with the production schedule.
* Ensure that KPI targets for safety, output, quality and productivity are achieved.
* Maintain the hourly output tracking system. Ensure that output, defects and downtime are accurately recorded. Escalate issues appropriately.
* Ensure that quality issues are dealt with in a timely manner. Assist the Quality team in resolving issues.
* Ensure that all paperwork associated with products being produced is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
* Ensure that all paperwork (e.g. CHR) and equipment (e.g. Templates, mandrels) are ready before the line/cell transitions to the next build.
* Ensure that work instructions and quality standards are accurate, clearly defined and followed. Assist with / make changes to documentation that may be required.
* Perform standard work audits and ensure issues are addressed.
* Ensure that assigned production cells / areas are staffed and operate in accordance with agreed plans.
* Ensure that the production team are adequately trained and competent. Ensure that effective cross training is implemented.
* Ensure that assigned work areas are fully compliant with GMP, Safety, 5S and good housekeeping obligations. Address issues in a timely manner.
* Ensure that assigned work areas operate in accordance with lean manufacturing policies and procedures (e.g. Kanban, 5S, Hr x Hr Tracking). Ensure that team members understand and act accordingly.
* Contribute effectively to the LPMS system. Complete assigned improvement tasks (from LPMS, CAPA, CIP’s) efficiently and effectively.
* Work proactively & effectively with support (Engineering, Quality, HR, others) to resolve operational challenges.
* Support and encourage the submission and implementation of continuous improvement ideas and safety good catches from all team members.
* Participate in the interviewing and selection process for new employees.
* Adhere to Plant Safety requirements and Health & Safety requirements relating to your work, assuming responsibility for those aspects of the OH&S System over which you have control to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others.
* Be aware of the potential environmental impacts associated with your work and the implications of non-conformance.
* Contribute to enhanced energy performance by conservation of energy where possible (Lighting, Equipment, Air Conditioning etc).
* Contribute to the continual improvement activities of the OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management systems through participation, providing feedback/ suggestions for improvement and by reporting accidents, dangerous occurrence, near miss/ illness, good catch and environmental incidents in a timely manner.
* Demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management Systems by developing, leading and promoting a culture which supports the intended outcomes of the management systems. Directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of these management systems
* Be flexible and take on other duties which the Company may assign you from time to time.
Qualifications:
* Previous experience (3 years) as a line lead / team leader or equivalent role required.
* Previous experience in a medical device manufacturing environment.
* Ability to learn and understand production worksteps.
* Ability to assess work content and an understanding of line balancing.
* Good leadership and communication skills.
* Be self directed and work with minimum supervision.
* A can-do-attitude with emphasis on meeting all internal and external customer requirements.
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