Deputy Team Leader (Mill Warping)

We are looking for a Deputy Team Leader to join our Mill Warping department.

About us

Heathcoat Fabrics is a previous  winner of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation. As part of our team, you will contribute to some of the most innovative technical fabric-making projects in the world. We are committed to ensuring our people have the skills and confidence to excel in their field, providing ongoing development opportunities that enable individuals to progress at all levels.

Our market-leading engineered textiles keep emergency services crews safe, help renewable energy industries combat climate change, protect our armed forces, safeguard the environment, enhance the lifespan and efficiency of road, rail and air transport, and even safely deliver a soft landing on distant planets.

The Role

Our Mill Warping Department has an new exciting opportunity for a Deputy Team Leader to support the Team Leaders in the safe, efficient and effective operation of the Warping Department. The role is responsible for providing day-to-day operational leadership, ensuring production requirements are achieved and that company standards are maintained.

A Deputy Team Leader will deputise for the Team Leader during periods of absence or holiday. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in motivating and organising your team, problem solving, operating machinery and training Mill Warping Operatives as necessary.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Logical approach with excellent attention to detail
• Good level of dexterity and hand eye coordination
• An understanding of HS&E and quality issues in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent organisational skills
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and other computer applications
• Ability to demonstrate effective and collaborative communication
• Familiar with Standard Operating Procedures
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills are essential for calculations and maintaining records
• An understanding of the 5S manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of the machinery operated in the department is desirable

Shift Pattern

3-shift system – 12-hour shifts, Monday to Saturday Morning.

Reference: REC/275 (please quote this on all applications and correspondence)