Are you looking for your next step in your career? We have the job for you!
We are currently looking for a number of Line Leaders to join an ever expanding production unit based in Newquay. The role is being offered on various shift patterns across Monday - Friday (weekdays only!)
The role will see you organising a team on the production line to achieve the levels on the production plan and to assist in recovery plan when targets are not achieved. You will also assist in changeovers and to be responsible for certain machinery adjustments during the running of the line to improve machine uptime.
Looking for those that are either looking to take the next step in their management career or continue their growth within a new unit.
Shifts on offer:
Days: 0545-1400
Twilight 1345-2200
Nights 0015-0815
Key Responsibilities of the Position:
To be a working member of the team responsible for the running of a line including Raw material replenishment, filling, capping, labelling, packing, movement of filled product to despatch and to manage the team on the line.
To be aware of and take initial responsibility for the safety of your team members working on the line and to practise a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness at, and around the filling lines and understand the importance of appearance and safe operating condition of the equipment and machinery.
To be accountable for the quality of product by completing first off and set up check sheets, regular check weighing, routine sampling and examination of production in accordance with quality procedures.
To monitor and identify the degree of competence in safety and quality of the team members and to provide support and training when required along with completion of documents to support the above quality and safety routines.
To assist in continual monitoring and improvement projects by providing factual data and feedback on line efficiencies by completing appropriate records such as OEE, H&S, Control plans, machine capability data etc.
To take responsibility for the time keeping and discipline of the operatives assigned to the line. Either by talking to the person concerned and then making a note of incident or for more serious disciplinary issues reporting the nature of the issue to either the shift supervisor or the production manager for further action.
Take responsibility to ensure the line is safe and that operatives working within the team abide by the published safety directives.
To contribute to the sites cost down targets by looking for opportunities to change working practices and improve line processes.
The ideal candidate will:
Have a minimum of 2 years experience as a production operative.
You will also be a hard worker and keen to stick to all production deadlines as well as motivating others.
Must be happy to lead a small team.
Aptitude for supervision and leading by example.
Must have a good knowledge of key health and safety procedures.
Sound like the role for you? Please get in touch today to find out more!
Smith and Reed Recruitment embraces diversity, equality and inclusion and aim to promote the benefits of diversity in all our business activities. Smith and Reed will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual’s “protected characteristic” under the Equality Act 2010 (the Act) which are age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed solely on their ability to carry out the job in question based on skills, experience, and qualifications.