Production Team Leader

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Job description

We have an exciting new vacancy for a production team leader within a leading manufacturing company with sites based in the UK, Europe and Australasia. This role will be based in Howden near GOOLE.

The Role:

Working Monday to Thursday 8am-16.30pm and Friday 6am-12 noon.

Some flexibility will be required due to peak seasons and business needs.

This is a PERMANENT full time opportunity.

Salary:

£27.848k + OT when required.

Role Duties:

Operation of a production line or process

Co-ordinate day to day activities for a production line or process providing clear instructions to Operatives working on that line or process to deliver operational production needs to meet the objectives and targets of the business.

Through autonomous maintenance, in leading the team, ensure the operation and basic maintenance of the production line or process operate and run efficiently with any operating concerns/faults raised in a timely manner to maximise operational efficiencies.

You may also be required to use a fork lift truck / shovel (if qualified) to move product/materials between locations with recording of details on documentation.

Operations:

Ø Implement daily work schedules/instructions for team of FLT drivers and Operatives for the production line/s you are responsible for (can be multi-lines)

Ø Support induction procedures incl. initial training for all staff (permanent and temporary) in conjunction with Team Leader and other Line Leaders

Ø Lead the team by example and ensure that the line or process is functioning efficiently and effectively - which includes the set-up, changeover, normal operation, routine and non-routine maintenance

Ø Ensuring the department has all relevant materials, including raw materials, packaging and part-finished products (bills of material)

Ø Problem shoot and ensure that any problems are rectified and downtime is minimized

Ø Collation of data relating to all areas of production and inputting data onto either a computerised or manual database

Ø Safe use of Fork Lift Truck or Shovel as required ensuring production lines or process is run safe and efficiently and safe procedures are followed. Could include management of off-loading raw material vehicles if required

Ø Managing safe raw material storage and handling movements (CoSHH)

Ø Tanker discharging if required

Ø Operating in line with Safe Systems of Work (SSOWs) , Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and Integrated management Systems (IMS)

Ø Responsible for the discharging of tankers and the training of other personnel in tanker discharge if required.

Ø Actively participate to achieve department and site KPIs

Maintenance

Ø Undertake maintenance tasks/checks to agreed timescales and schedule.

Ø Ensure maximum Line/process availability through effective response, fault finding diagnosis and repair of a wide range of plant equipment in line with maintenance schedules.

Ø Ensure the Production Line / process equipment is clean and remains operational in line with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Ø Regularly check all moving parts of the production Line/process equipment and report any deficiencies to the Team Leader or Engineering department to rectify as required.

Quality Standards and Working Instructions:

Ø Ensure compliance with site Quality Policy

Ø Ensure compliance with company and external procedures.

Ø Ensure compliance with IMS procedures. Complete all relevant documentation in line with procedures.

Ø Awareness of Quality KPIs

Training:

Ø Provide training to allocated team members of training competency requirements as detailed in training assessments relevant to role.

Ø Complete and record induction and all relevant training documentation in line with procedures for team members.

General Production/Warehouse/Facility Housekeeping:

Ø Ensure good housekeeping is maintained at all times and that waste is segregated in accordance with the waste handling segregation instructions

To Apply:

Apply on line or for more details call (phone number removed)

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