Production Line Leader

Production Line Leader

Our client a successful and dynamic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company, based in Great Yarmouth is currently seeking a Production Line Leader to join their team.

This is a full time, permanent position, located in Great Yarmouth.

Hours:

Week one

* Monday to Thursday 6am to 2pm

* Friday 6am to 1pm

Week two

* Monday to Thursday 1.45pm to 10pm

* Friday 12.45pm to 6.45pm

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

* Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

* A strong background in leadership, ideally working in pharmaceutical or another regulated production environment with associated level of documentation.

* A dynamic, self-motivated individual with a proactive ‘can do’ approach.

* Strong health and safety awareness.

* Be a competent computer user (e.g. Office 365 and local systems).

* Good verbal and written communication skills.

* Resourceful with a high aptitude for problem solving and decision making.

* Have a high attention to detail and be competent with documentation.

The Line Leader will work as part of a professional team within a clean manufacturing environment where the highest quality standards are observed, leading a team of Production Operators, to deliver batches of the correct quality and in adherence to the Production plans.

Key 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.

Benefits:

* Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company/individual 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.

* Private Healthcare with AXA after a qualifying period.

* Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary

* Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc

* Free onsite parking

For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd