Developing yourself as a Team Leader
DEVELOPING YOURSELF AS A TEAM LEADER
I work for Gestamp Tallent Ltd, a company that specialises in the design, development and manufacture of body parts and chassis for the global automotive industry. We supply some of the biggest names in the industry, Bentley, BMW, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche and Toyota to name but a few.
I am currently covering a Zone Leader role, with a team of 10, and I report directly to the Shift and Production Managers.
As Zone Leader, I have to fulfil many different roles throughout the day, including facilitator, disciplinarian, allocator, motivator, counsellor, organiser, parent, trainer, problem solver, safety advisor, morale booster, confidant, umpire, babysitter and the first port of call for all, to name but a few.
The zone I am responsible for manufactures body parts for the Toyota and I work alongside my team to ensure we supply our customer with the correct quantity and quality of parts to meet their demand.
I have to allocate the work effectively and fairly amongst the team, to set standards and provide adequate training to develop individuals to be efficient and effective. I also have to communicate clearly and give direction so that we are all working to target and to meet the current objectives.
I also feel that I should give praise and recognition when deserved as this helps to build a mutual respect with team members and helps them to feel supported and appreciated. Another responsibility is to be motivational, to keep the team upbeat and on task. Furthermore, the role of Zone Leader requires you to be honest and trustworthy and your team expect you to be decisive and approachable yet flexible and open to their suggestions and ideas.
Although the role of Zone Leader has many responsibilities it has limited authority, and restricts what you can do and say. Although the role expects you to maintain discipline within your team, this is largely done by your own personality and guidance.
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I work for Gestamp Tallent Ltd, a company that specialises in the design, development and manufacture of body parts and chassis for the global automotive industry. We supply some of the biggest names in the industry, Bentley, BMW, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche and Toyota to name but a few.
I am currently covering a Zone Leader role, with a team of 10, and I report directly to the Shift and Production Managers.
As Zone Leader, I have to fulfil many different roles throughout the day, including facilitator, disciplinarian, allocator, motivator, counsellor, organiser, parent, trainer, problem solver, safety advisor, morale booster, confidant, umpire, babysitter and the first port of call for all, to name but a few.
The zone I am responsible for manufactures body parts for the Toyota and I work alongside my team to ensure we supply our customer with the correct quantity and quality of parts to meet their demand.
I have to allocate the work effectively and fairly amongst the team, to set standards and provide adequate training to develop individuals to be efficient and effective. I also have to communicate clearly and give direction so that we are all working to target and to meet the current objectives.
I also feel that I should give praise and recognition when deserved as this helps to build a mutual respect with team members and helps them to feel supported and appreciated. Another responsibility is to be motivational, to keep the team upbeat and on task. Furthermore, the role of Zone Leader requires you to be honest and trustworthy and your team expect you to be decisive and approachable yet flexible and open to their suggestions and ideas.
Although the role of Zone Leader has many responsibilities it has limited authority, and restricts what you can do and say. Although the role expects you to maintain discipline within your team, this is largely done by your own personality and guidance.
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