Production Shift Leader

Job Title: Production Shift Leader

Rotating Shifts

Location: Wakefield  area

On-site production lead role on shift 

Pay Range: £38k - £41k

Bonus, excellent pension and benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client is renowned and admired  manufacturer, enjoying UK dominance and market-leading status in their category sector. An opportunity has arisen for a Production Team Lead, to hit the ground running on a rotating  pattern

Key Responsibilities – Production Shift Leader

A hands-on production and manufacturing team lead, controlling the movement of all raw materials through to packaged finished goods in your area, planning and scheduling production  to meet customer needs within quality, time and cost specifications

You will manage a small team across several lines in a process and production area

Responsible for both the day-to-day to day management of technical and production operations professionals in your area, via your established management team; as well as coordinating and driving development projects which will lead towards performance improvements, cost reduction and greater competitiveness

The role will involve a significant amount of Change Management in all areas of manufacturing, engineering and operations

You will provide technical support and analysis, including the utilisation of industrial performance and continuous improvement tools

Qualifications & Requirements – Production Shift Leader

Ideally you will be of graduate calibre, with an understanding of all areas of factory operations. You will also possess FMCG, Food and Drink, Automotive, Pharmaceutical or regulated fast-paced manufacturing industry experience

You will have a genuine interest in maximising production processes and producing high quality consumer products

You may be experienced in change management, CI, planning and organizing factory improvement initiatives

This could suit a high potential  graduate in operations, engineering or related technical discipline or a proven production shift leader / Supervisor, hoping to take more responsibility for a  leadership area role, on shift, operating with complete autonomy

What we can offer – Production Shift Leader

• Shift work
• Work at a best-in-class, an award-winning site
• Automated facility
• Subsidised Canteen
• Excellent pension and benefits
• company discount
• Free onsite parking

For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 0113 2123519 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Candidates who are currently a Shift Manager, Production Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Lead, Shift Leader,Production Supervisor, FLM, Frontline Manager, Area Production Manager, Shift Leader, Process Shift Manager,  may be suitable for this position.

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