Production Team Leader

About NVD

Founded in 1980 as a family-owned business, NVD UK supports vehicle manufacturers by ensuring the timely and incident-free distribution of their products. We have evolved into a trusted provider of outbound logistics, including transportation, storage, and vehicle enhancement before final delivery.

NVD UK has pioneered the digitisation of the Finished Vehicle Logistics industry, introducing efficiencies that save time and money for our customers. We are committed to progress and continuous service improvement.

We offer NVD Convertor, a comprehensive solution for Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) conversions for OEMs, providing end-to-end services from port management to vehicle preparation and conversion, delivered directly to dealers or end users. Our approach emphasizes sustainability and responsible practices. For more, visit nvd-convertor.co.uk .

At NVD, we build careers in a dynamic industry, fostering innovation, growth, and excellence within our team.

About the Role

Lead, motivate, and coordinate the Production Team to deliver high-quality vehicle conversions according to schedules, specifications, and standards. Ensure operational efficiency, health and safety compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement to meet customer expectations and support company goals.

Pay and Benefits

• Up to £19-22 per hour DOE
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Purchase Schemes (tyres, tools)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Bike to Work

Behavioural Skills

Team Leadership

• Lead by example, demonstrating high standards, professionalism, and adaptability. Inspire and motivate through a hands-on approach, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Communicating and Influencing

• Adapt communication styles to different audiences, present professionally, build effective relationships, explain requirements clearly, handle difficult situations confidently, and respond convincingly.

Innovation and Initiative

• Stay updated with legislative and best practice changes, generate new ideas, review processes for improvements, and maintain a sense of urgency for initiatives.

Team Work

• Build relationships, promote participation in decision-making, support and coach team members, and resolve conflicts effectively.

Performance Measures

Operational Efficiency

• Production Output vs. Target
• On-Time Delivery Rate
• Cycle Time Reduction

Quality and Assurance

• First-Time Quality Pass Rate
• Audit Compliance Score
• Error / Defect Rate

Team Management & Engagement

• Labour Productivity
• Cross-Training Coverage
• Staff Retention & Absenteeism
• Training Completion

Resources and Material Management

• Parts Availability Rate
• Tooling Readiness
• Wastage / Scrap Rate

Continuous Improvement

• Kaizen / Improvement Actions Closed
• 5S Adherence
• Issue Resolution Lead Time