Production Line Leader

Company: CV-Library
Job type: Full-time

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently recruiting Production Line Leader to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full time, permanent basis.

Role Summary:

The Line Leader will work as part of a professional team within a clean manufacturing environment where the highest quality standards are observed, leading a team of Production Operators, to deliver batches of the correct quality and in adherence to the Production plans. This role reports to the Production Lead.

Main Responsibilities:

* Lead and drive a team of Production Operators to ensure batches are produced on time, to the required quality standards and in accordance with relevant company procedures.

* Inspire and motivate to achieve objectives and targets whilst driving continuous improvement requirements within the team.

* Support new product introductions and packaging improvement activities.

* Ensure safe and effective working practices of line team.

* Ensure direct reports are effectively trained and adhere to all procedures required for their role.

* Effectively organise and drive a team of operators to efficiently run the line.

* Identify issues with equipment/components that affect running performance and support their resolution.

* Clear and effective communication of line performance and fixes via daily meetings, KPI reports and emails.

* Expert in operation of the line, including minor troubleshooting.

* Effective teamwork with support departments, coordinating quality and/or engineering support when required.

* Monitor the capability and performance of direct reports, responsible for first line informal discipline where required.

Person Specification:

* Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

* A strong background in leadership, ideally working in a regulated production environment with associated level of documentation.

* A dynamic, self-motivated individual with a proactive ‘can do’ approach.

* Strong health and safety awareness.

* Be a competent computer user (e.g. Office 365 and local systems).

* Good verbal and written communication skills.

* Resourceful with a high aptitude for problem solving and decision making.

* Have a high attention to detail and be competent with documentation.

Working Hours and benefits:

* Night Shift: 21.45 to 06.15 (Mon to Thurs) 18.30 to 23.30 (Fridays)

* Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company/individual performance.

* Holiday is 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays.

* Pension offered at 5%, increasing to 6% after 5 years’ service, this is offered on a matched / salary exchange basis.

* Private Healthcare with AXA after a qualifying period.

* Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary.

* Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc.

* Free onsite parking.

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