Production Shift Leader
| Reference | MCF1324 | |||
| Sector | Engineering / Manufacturing Jobs | |||
| Salary | 33000 - 35000 Per Annum Basic salary plus bonus and benefits | |||
| Town/City | Cricklade, Swindon | |||
| Locations | South West, UK, Wiltshire | |||
| Job Type | Permanent | |||
| Date Posted | 6th Jun | |||
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Job Description |
| Production Shift Leader Location: GWP, Cricklade, Swindon Salary: Up to ?35,000 DOE + Bonus and other Company benefits Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 14:30 - 22:30 Sector: Packaging Manufacturing Protecting what matters, together At Macfarlane Packaging, we`re committed to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. Our focus on customer satisfaction, sustainability, and continuous improvement fosters a collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can build a fulfilling and long-term career. With a proud 75-year history, we offer the stability of a well-established business combined with a forward-thinking mindset. We`re fast-paced and results-driven, and we`ll give you the tools and opportunities to grow - personally and professionally. Every colleague plays a part in our ongoing success and is encouraged to shape how we move forward. We offer competitive pay, flexible benefits that work for you, and a culture that values work-life balance. If youre someone who thrives on commitment, teamwork, adaptability and learning, you`ll fit right in. Join us and help drive positive change that empowers businesses to plan for a better future. The Role Working at our GWP site (part of Macfarlane Packaging) in Cricklade, Swindon, the Production Shift Leader role will oversee a team of 2 Team Leaders and approximately 20+ full time staff. This role is responsible for overseeing the shift operations, ensuring that the goods are produced efficiently, on time and to a high standard as per the customers` specification. The role is responsible for completing the daily plan and holding Team Leaders accountable for the team`s performance. This role would suit someone who is very hands on but can also step back and see the bigger picture and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Reporting to the Production Manager, your role will involve the following activities: Main* Oversee the production process, co-ordinate production plans ensuring resources are allocated appropriately. This includes Production and Assembly Unit. * Own process efficiency for your shift, both driving improvements and delegating tasks to the team leaders and their teams; * Follow the daily plan and be able to change the plan as required to meet customer requirements. * To build and develop the production team; ensuring people are adequately trained and held accountable to meet performance criteria. Communications* Responsible for the upward communication of issues as and when required and handover communications. * To host Team Leader hand over meeting at 3:15pm HR* To Conduct inductions and probation reviews on new staff and appraising of existing team members annually. * To continue to improve the absence levels on your shift by continually monitoring and managing absences via return to works, file notes and disciplinaries. * Manage clocking of staff making sure they are paid correctly. * To always be available for staff to speak to you and also invite for conversation and file note where necessary. * To carry out Disciplinary hearings as required for the Shift. Health and Safety* Ensure all safety requirements and training are adhered to at all times as per Health and Safety Policy, risk assessments and Safe Work Practices. * To encourage safe work practice and use of behavioural observations. * Manage staff PPE adherence including company uniform. Quality* To create quality alerts as and when required to keep operatives focused on what is causing issues for our customers. * To produce machine figures on a weekly basis and communicate performance to team leaders and manage that they are being communicated down the line to machine operatives. What you will bring If you have any or all of the following skills and experience, you will be a good fit for this position. However, if you have similar experience working within a Production environment and can demonstrate transferrable skills, please get in touch. * Previous Management experience in a manufacturing facility of a large team; * Use of IT systems including MS Office and some type of MRP/Production Planning package; * Working with heavy manufacturing machinery; * Experience of coaching and mentoring staff; * Positive mindset * Strategic, wants to create a plan for Production going forward. * Approachable, easy to work with. * KPI Reporting Preferred but not necessary experience: * Experience working with corrugated materials. * H&S qualification (IOSH) * Counterbalance Forklift License * First aid at work qualification * Lean implementation (Six sigma or similar lean qualification would be advantageous but not necessary) * JIT/Kanban production - batch methods * Leadership / Management qualification (ILM, CMI or similar) What you will get We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a rewarding bonus scheme. The flexible employee benefits can include:- 23 days annual leave plus all public / bank holidays Long service awards (10-40 years) Contributory pension scheme Free on-site parking Employee assistance programme to support and advise with well-being and any issues Next Steps We are working swiftly to find the best applicants and hope to hold local interviews ASAP. Please click `apply` to submit your up-to-date CV. All applications will be acknowledged. If you haven`t heard from us within 2-3 weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE |
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