JB375: Production Leader

Salary: Competitive 

Location: Melksham

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Production Leader on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:
*Ensure production figures are met and report to Site Management what the ongoing issues in production are.
*Forward plan labour for future production requirements, arrange and pay agency fees.
*Investigate and complete stage 1 and stage 2 disciplinaries.
*Approve / decline overtime requests from Line Leaders.
*Communicate planned tool changes to engineering team.
*Investigate employee absences.
*Manage and support all Line Leaders to complete their role and responsibilities as required, guide about production priorities communicated via value streams.
*Ensure appropriate PPE is available.
*Complete 1:1’s, identify high potential people and support with their development plans.
*Create a culture of continuous improvement and a team that adopts change.
*Build a team of Line Leaders and Team Leaders who work together to meet site goals.
*Coach and develop Line Leaders to run their area with minimal supervision, set expectations and manage performance.
Skills and Qualifications:
*Experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
*Leadership and management training.
*Planning and organisation skills.
*Leadership skills.
*Interpersonal skills.
*Complex problem solving.
*Decision making.
*Data analytics.
*IT literate.
*The ability to work under pressure and multitask.
Desirable:
*HSE qualification, IOSH or similar.
*A foundation degree, HND or degree