Production Line Leader

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 (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

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.

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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.