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Job Overview
Reporting to the Head of Production you will be responsible for leading the manufacturing operational processes through the warehouse/factory team ensuring the factory is working efficiently and smoothly at all times. This position requires the ability to lead the team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring all goods are manufactured or picked and packed and then shipped accurately and on time.
You will have a solid manufacturing or warehouse background and the proven experience of leading a team and setting and maintaining high standards to work as part of the operational leadership team to identify and share ideas, improving operational performance through collaboration.
Operational Responsibilities
As an inspirational leader you will oversee and manage the production team to ensure due dates are met.
Apply LEAN manufacturing principles, utilising these principles as a powerful tool for driving process improvements.
Oversee quality control to ensure all goods are being made accurately and help investigate non-conformances.
Launch or support Kaizen events to tackle production issues using your problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
Maintain a strong 5S standard, supporting the team to improve their areas.
Ensure orders are produced and dispatched by the set dispatch dates.
Ensure an accurate stock take is carried out on the last day of every month recording all the stock items.
Share responsibility for the team including return to work meetings, team morale, taking an active part in reviews and appraisals meetings.
Promote a culture of safety and ensure that all employees adhere to safety guidelines and protocols.
Ensure that Health and Safety standards and Quality standards are maintained.
Ability to work independently under the Operations Director and as a key part of the production team.
Motivate and coach the team to operational success.
Key Competencies
Positive attitude
Will do approach to challenges
Self-motivated team player, motivate and coach the team to operational success
Able to work under pressure
Resourcefulness
Attention to Detail
Adaptability and willingness to embrace change
Benefits: Monday to Friday (hours 41.5 per week) Life insurance 3x salary Private Health Insurance 23 days holiday (with an additional 1 day per full year employed increasing up to additional 5 days) plus Bank Holidays Lunch provided for all employees/breakfast items supplied. Free onsite parking Employee Referral Scheme Long Service Awards Employee of the Month Discretionary bonus scheme (after probationary period)
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
