Team Leader in East Tilbury

About Our Opportunity:

The role of a Team Leader at EMR Group is broad in its requirements and provides a challenging but rewarding working environment. Supporting the Daily Operations in the Shredder.

What You Will Be Doing:

Lead by example in promoting a Safety First culture, ensuring all activities are conducted in line with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Organise, lead, and develop operational teams to achieve production, safety, quality, and performance targets.

Coordinate plant, equipment, and labour resources to ensure the efficient delivery of daily operational objectives.

Ensure materials are processed, graded, and stored correctly whilst maintaining high standards of housekeeping across the yard.

Monitor stock movements and support effective stock control processes to maintain inventory accuracy.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximise yard efficiency, productivity, and operational performance.

Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback to team members to support their development and performance.

Support and encourage ongoing training and development, ensuring team members maintain the skills and qualifications required for their roles.

Take a hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making within a fast-paced operational environment.

About You:

Proven experience leading teams within a production, recycling, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment.

A strong commitment to Safety First, with the ability to promote and maintain a positive safety culture.

Strong communicator with the ability to motivate, coach, and influence others.

Excellent understanding of processes, material movements, and inventory management.

Self-motivated and committed to continuous professional development and learning.

Confident in making decisions and resolving operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Flexible and adaptable, with a hands-on approach to supporting day-to-day operations.

Results-driven with a focus on operational excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement.