Production Line Leader (Night Shift)
Location: Belliver Way, Plymouth, PL6 7BP
Shift Pattern: Night Shift, 11 PM - 11 AM, 3 days on, 3 days off
Are you ready to lead a team and make a difference in a thriving manufacturing environment? My client is seeking a Production Line Leader to join their night shift operations at their Plymouth site. This role offers an excellent salary, a 48% shift premium, and a comprehensive benefits package.
What's in It for You?
When you join, you'll enjoy:
Matched contribution Pension Scheme up to 10% of your salary.
Life assurance and critical illness cover.
Private Medical Insurance.
Share Save Scheme - matched up to £150/month.
Reward and recognition programme tied to Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement.
Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
Flexible benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme.
Subsidised canteen and free car parking.
24 days holiday (increasing to 25 after 5 years).
About the Role
As a Production Line Leader, you will:
Collaborate with the Operational Team Leader to ensure the team meets planned manufacturing volume targets, balancing operational and operator responsibilities.
Ensure all products meet specifications outlined in the Quality System and organise corrective actions to maintain acceptable standards.
Monitor and control manufacturing waste levels, ensuring they remain within budgeted targets.
Enforce compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental, and GMP standards among all associates.
Plan and implement manufacturing schedules, ensuring effective control of materials, personnel, and production to accommodate schedule changes.
Provide and document necessary training for associates to maintain compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Foster a team-oriented environment by motivating and involving line members in promoting a collaborative approach aligned with the company's core values.
Ensure smooth shift handovers by facilitating effective communication during shift start-up meetings. Handovers occur at the shift start-up board, the primary channel for communicating line performance.
Participate in team meetings with Line Leaders, Operational Team Leaders, and Value Stream Shift Leaders to align on manufacturing goals.
Support associate's engagement in the company's Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Collaborate closely with Technical Support to build a proactive and interactive team between technicians, technical assistants, and operators.
Perform additional tasks as needed to achieve overall plant objectives.
About You
To excel in this role, you'll need:
Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, managing teams of 4-6 associates.
Expertise in lean methodologies, including 5S, 5 Why, and production analysis.
Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes.
NVQ2 Leadership Qualification (preferred but not essential).Click 'Apply' today if this sounds like you!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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