Production Line Leader

SGSS
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, England
£15.50 - 17.00 per hour
Contract
Advanced Manufacturing

Job Title: Production Line Leader- Immediate

Location: Stonehouse

Pay Range/details: £15.25- £17.00 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary

Omega has an exciting opportunity to work with a leading Global manufacturer as a Production Line Leader, responsible for both employees and material resources.

This role is offered on a double day shift so candidates must be able to work on a weekly rotation as follows:

-          Earlies: 05:30- 13:45 (12:30 on Friday)

-          Lates: 14:00- 23:00 (13:00- 17:00 on Friday)

Key Responsibilities –

  • Manage the Production Line with priority on Production plan with the primary aim of preventing line stoppages or minimising downtime.
  • Ensure Pickers are directed to deliver materials to the line on time to maximise productivity
  • Communicate with colleagues on all workstations to avoid downtime
  • Understand how all equipment and systems work; promptly report defective equipment and systems to avoid downtime.
  • Ensure prompt shift start, and prompt shift end.
  • Manage break times
  • Immediately address behavioural issues of colleagues within your team where necessary
  • Partner with Shift Supervisors where necessary to address behavioural issues with employees in an appropriate manner and location.
  • Record production numbers on an hourly basis for upward reporting
  • Supervise and motivate team members through regular, in-the-moment feedback; recognition and reward; consistent adherence to objectives and policy
  • Collate and analyse data, putting together production reports for both Production Manager and regular feedback to team members.
  • At the end of an order Line Leader with collection of defective product and ensure it is presented to QA, in order that inventory and quality records are maintained

Qualifications & Requirements –

  • Proficient knowledge of production procedure, policy planning and organisation skills to be able run and monitor the production line
  • ERP system experience
  • The ability to act decisively and solve employee or equipment-related problems
  • Attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality
  • The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers and stakeholders
  • The ability to work under pressure and multitask
  • Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines
  • The ability to work in a logical, systematic manner
  • Comfortable delivering frequent direct written and regular, in-the-moment oral feedback
  • IT skills, particularly when it comes to database management and Excel spreadsheets

 

What we can offer –

  • Opportunity to work with one of Gloucestershire’s leading employers
  • Excellent work/life balance
  • Immediate start (please only apply if you are available immediately)

For more information on this role, please contact Sam Griffin on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Omega specialises in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. 

Candidates who are currently a Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Line Leader may be suitable for this role.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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