Production Line Leader

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Production Line Leader to work on a full-time permanent basis in Great Yarmouth.
Role Summary:
Working in a clean manufacturing environment where the highest quality standards are observed, you will be leading a team of Production Operators, to deliver batches of the correct quality and in adherence to the Production plans. This role reports to the Production Shift Leader.
Main Responsibilities:
Lead and drive a team of Production Operators to ensure batches are produced on time, to the required quality standards and in accordance with relevant company procedures.
Inspire and motivate to achieve objectives and targets whilst driving continuous improvement requirements within the team.
Support new product introductions and packaging improvement activities.
Ensure safe and effective working practices of line team.
Ensure direct reports are effectively trained and adhere to all procedures required for their role.
Effectively organise and drive a team of operators to efficiently run the line.
Identify issues with equipment/components that affect running performance and support their resolution.
Clear and effective communication of line performance and fixes via daily meetings, KPI reports and emails.
Expert in operation of the line, including minor troubleshooting.
Effective teamwork with support departments, coordinating quality and/or engineering support when required.
Monitor the capability and performance of direct reports, responsible for first line informal discipline where required.
Act as backup for the Shift Leader in their absence.
Experience and Qualifications:
Lead and drive a team of Production Operators to ensure batches are produced on time, to the required quality standards and in accordance with relevant company procedures.
Inspire and motivate to achieve objectives and targets whilst driving continuous improvement requirements within the team.
Support new product introductions and packaging improvement activities.
Ensure safe and effective working practices of line team.
Ensure direct reports are effectively trained and adhere to all procedures required for their role.
Effectively organise and drive a team of operators to efficiently run the line.
Identify issues with equipment/components that affect running performance and support their resolution.
Clear and effective communication of line performance and fixes via daily meetings, KPI reports and emails.
Expert in operation of the line, including minor troubleshooting.
Effective teamwork with support departments, coordinating quality and/or engineering support when required.
Monitor the capability and performance of direct reports, responsible for first line informal discipline where required.
Act as backup for the Shift Leader in their absence.
Working Hours and Benefits:
This will be a full-time permanent position, shift work
Week one: Monday to Thursday 6:00-14:00, Friday 6:00-13:00
Week two: Monday to Thursday 13:45-10:00, Friday 12:45-18:45
Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company performance
Holiday is 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays
Pension offered at 5%, increasing to 6% after 5 years’ service, this is offered on a matched / salary exchange basis.
Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary
AXA PPP private health offered after a qualifying period.
Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc
Free onsite parking
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed