Production Line Leader

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our client, who is currently recruiting a Production Line Leader to join their team based in Great Yarmouth on a full-time, permanent basis.

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.

Person Specification:

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

Working Hours:

Week 1: Monday-Thursday, 06:00-14:00 and Friday 06:00-13:00

Week 2: Monday-Thursday, 13:45-22:00 and Friday 12:45-18:45

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