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Production Team Leader Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England

Johnson Matthey

Full Time Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England 45342 - 56948 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Vacancy: Production Team Leader

Location: Swindon – UK

Job Family: Production

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 13,000 people. Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that’s not enough. We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.

As the Production Team Leader, you will direct and co-ordinate the production of inks and coatings within fuel cells activities across a team of semi-skilled and skilled technicians.

Your purpose will be to support the team in their roles, driving performance and measuring their success. Your success will contribute to ensuring established targets, including volume, cost and quality measures are safely met.

Your responsibilities:

Ensure both self and team adheres to JM EHS standards at all times, and that production does not override EHS requirements
Supervise employees across assigned teams to ensure the manufacture of products and to perform other tasks within established timing, quality and cost standards
Ensure equipment is in full working order, troubleshoot problems found and liaise with appropriately skilled engineers where required
Performance and people management of technicians, ensuring company policies are followed, personal development plans are supported and where necessary implement personal improvement plans
Monitors the performance and output of your assigned teams and re-assign production activities or manpower if required, to achieve set KPIs
Use knowledge of continuous improvement tools to support larger lean projects and lead smaller area specific projects

Requirements for the role:

Experience leading a team working in a production environment and making decisions in a timely manner
Experience supporting direct report team members through personal development plans, return to work interviews and performance improvement discussions
Previously worked in a fast-paced environment and able to achieve challenging targets
IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Applications
Creative problem-solving skills, with demonstrable experience of driving innovation/change within existing processes
Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to document and distribute key information to senior management

The Production Team Leader will work on a 24/7 shift pattern of 3s and 2s, with 12 hour shifts, 6am – 6pm and 6pm – 6am

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised

For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact

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How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday (

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