Team Leader - Contracts
Support the Contracts Manager by acting as first point of contact for line employees and all line queries.
Proactively organise and oversee the workflow of the line, ensuring maximum efficiency and production.
Help support and motivate the team to ensure they are meeting their set goals and objectives
About the role
Organise workflow and people resources to meet specifications and deadlines, ensuring to monitor production, to ensure on time delivery of materials
Communicate effectively to management and employees
Liaise with other department managers to ensure production and despatch is on target
Ensuring complete dispatch of all private, retail and contract kitchens, bedrooms and bathroom panels
Maintain accurate records and report all internal/external issues and report to Contracts Manager
Ensure all team members abide by Woodland H&S policy and legislation
Ensure all accidents and near misses are reported in accordance with Health & Safety policy and procedures
Identify areas of improvement and provide recommendations to management to support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives aimed at developing a lean culture, minimising cost, and maximising productivity to ensure quality and on time delivery
Ensure all members of the team adhere to Company Policies and Procedures
Seeking to achieve right first-time quality, identifying root cause of production mistakes and feed back to other departments to prevent re-occurrence
Health & Safety
Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and site rules
Ensure all staff in your area are always wearing the correct PPE and proper work instructions are followed
Maintain excellent standard of housekeeping to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls
Ensure all staff in your area are aware of their responsibility regarding their own safety and the safety of others
Managing Staff
Supervise all staff in your area to maintain standards of product, performance, behaviours, and output
Manage staff absence and liaise with HR to address any concerns regarding time and attendance
Any other duties as requested by the manager or any member of the management team
What you will need
Required criteria
- A Minimum of 1 years experience withing a supervisory/leader position
- Experience of providing direction, instructions and guidance
- Experience of supporting and motivating a team to ensure that are meeting their set goals and objectives
- Experience of working within a fast-paced environment
Desired criteria
- Maths and English Language Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- A recognised qualification in Leadership or related discipline
- Proven experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment
- Experience of working with product i.e. cabinets furniture would be advantageous
- Valid forklift license and forklift driving experience
- Manual handling/First Aid training
Woodland Kitchens NI
Founded by Brian McCloskey in 1987, Woodland has established itself as one of the leading manufacturers of kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture. Over the years, we have partnered with some of the UK's largest retailers to manufacture design-led bathroom furniture to appeal to their customer base. Our contracts division also design and manufacture kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture for large-scale residential, student accommodation and hotel projects. From design through to installation, we meticulously manage our projects to seamlessly work in tandem with our contractors schedule. - We have over 30 years experience in the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry. - 141,000 sq ft manufacturing facility - Considered one of the leading suppliers of both flat packed and rigid kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture - We look after every step of the journey, from design, manufacture to installation
Excitement and passion for our craft drives us to manufacture superior quality furniture. Creative design, workmanship and quality are the key ingredients to our philosophy at Woodland. We're always refining and improving our company, whether its new production techniques, design ideas - we never rest on our laurels. We’re not complacent or stagnant. We’re a progressive business, consistently striving to excel on performance year after year with the support of our people. As a family-run company, we have strong family values and care about the people we work with. Our values are about nurturing our employee’s unique skill sets and rewarding them for their hard work. Many of our employees have progressed through our personal development plan to advance their careers at Woodland.
