Team Leader required for a global company in the South

Your tasks

A Team Leader is required to manage and lead a team of production employees in an advanced industrial environment. The role includes responsibility for managing daily activities on the production floor, meeting production and quality targets, managing and mentoring employees, supervising production processes, and strict implementation of safety, quality, and work procedures. The role requires the ability to manage and motivate employees, technical and process understanding, real-time problem-solving skills, and routine work with professional interfaces and computerized systems.

As part of the role Managing and leading a team: Direct management of production employees, task allocation, performance monitoring, mentoring, and motivating employees to meet targets. Shift and manpower management: Planning work schedules, attendance monitoring, hours management, training, and adjusting manpower to production needs (morning/evening/night). Meeting production and quality plans (KPIs & QA): Responsibility for meeting schedules while implementing and enforcing strict quality metrics, working with the Quality Assurance (QA) department, and conducting investigations in case of Non-Conformance. Safety and Hygiene (EHS): Implementation and enforcement of safety procedures in a production environment that includes chemicals and process equipment, use of personal protective equipment, and maintaining order and organization (5S). Work interfaces and reporting: Close work with Engineering, Production Control, and Logistics departments, and routine reporting to management via computerized systems.

Requirements

At least 3-4 years of experience in managing a production/assembly team in an industrial plant. A significant advantage for experience in the fields of Chemistry, Pharma, Food, Plastics, Paints, or similar industries. Engineering Technician or Technician in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial Engineering - a significant advantage. Experience working with ERP systems such as Priority / SAP. High proficiency in Excel and Office applications. High level of English. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and problem-solving. High level of order and organization. Availability for a full-time position, Sun-Thu 07:45-17:00, Fridays as needed.