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Production Team Leader

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: ST5, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

This is a varied role which would ideally suit someone who enjoys being hands on as part of the team but also enjoys the responsibility of overseeing the production processes and not afraid of a small amount of admin too. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the Factory based in ST5 (Newcastle Under Lyme area of Stoke on Trent), following of set production / delivery and despatch plans for all production streams on site.

It is a physical role which also requires someone with good management a keen eye for detail and basic IT skills dealing with emails and basic spreadsheets and when not managing you will be happy to roll up your sleeves and help with whatever needs doing as part of the team. The role will report to the Production Manager and Works Director who will support closely on a but outside of core business hours when on shift you will be responsible in the first instance for the smooth operation of the factory therefore good communication skills at all levels will be essential including verbal / written and email etc.

Ideal backgrounds could include any production environment however if you have a background which includes Batch Traceability such as Food, Chemicals, Minerals etc that would be ideal but not essential.

Your role would include ....

1. To ensure the safe and efficient operation of all plant and equipment.

2. In the absence of the production manager be the first point of contact for shift operators that need guidance or support in their role.

3. Take responsibility for training of new operators and ensuring training documentation is signed of accordingly.

4. To ensure that all process and quality documents and procedures are always followed and that any issues are raised with a manager or relevant department as required.

5. To reduce product loss and waste at every opportunity through good manufacturing

Process.

6. To assume responsibility for any in process procedures including but not limited to the following:

  * In process paperwork and process information.

  * Material / product testing in line with QC systems.

  * Stock control.

  * Setting up of production machinery to specified parameters in line with production schedule.

  * Product Labelling as per Customer specific specifications.

7. Ensure housekeeping and site organisation is structured and tidy.

8. Any observed issues or improvements are communicated correctly. I.e. maintenance, H&S issues.

9. Opening up and locking up of site as required.

10. Working as part of a wider production team to ensure all operators are working in a safe, compliant and supported way.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

FLT – Counter Balance

Tele Truck

First Aid

H&S

Audit training / stock taking experience

Excel IT skills

Hours & Renumeration:

Hours – Days 6am-2pm, Noons 2pm-10pm, Nights 10pm-6am Monday to Friday (5 days 40 hrs Per Week)

Salary - £32K - £35K dependant on experience

Holidays – 33 Days including bank Holidays

For more information please apply and we will organise a call at a convenient time for you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

  * Commutable to the ST5 (Newcastle Under Lyme) area of Stoke on Trent

Experience:

  * FLT -Counter Balance: 1 year (required)

  * Tele Truck: 1 year (required)

  * Confident to open up and locking up the site : 1 year (required)

  * Team Leader but also hands on as part of the team: 1 year (required)

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