Line Leader

**About Us**:
Expac is a British manufacturer of personal care, household care and pet care products. Over the years we have developed a reputation for our flexibility, quality and outstanding service, complemented with a personal touch for you and your brand.

Established in 1980, Expac has a long history in the Manufacturing and Contract Packing industry. As a result, we offer our clients expert knowledge and insights to help them leverage the competitive advantage of their brand.

In 2016, we became part of the GRI Group family. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver great opportunities for our customers, suppliers and employees. These benefits have added enhanced financial strength, wider commercial connections and significant investment in product, manufacturing technology, infrastructure and people together with synergy opportunities related to Expac’s sister companies, Libra Speciality Chemicals and I Love Cosmetics.

**The Opportunity**:
You'll be joining our amazing Production team as the Line Leader, working within a fast paced environment right at the heart beat of the business.

**Job Title**:Line Leader

**Reports to**: Supervisor (Direct), Production Manager (Indirect), Operations Director (Indirect)

**Based at**:Expac (Preston) Ltd based at Units 1 & 2, Tomlinson Road, Leyland, Preston PR25 2DY

**Job Purpose**:
The Line leader oversees the production activities within their line. Line leaders’ responsibilities varies from filling out paperwork and filing reports to managing production assembly lines and helping their team complete orders.

**Duties / Areas of Responsibility**:

- Assigning workers production line tasks
- Direct and manage the line workers to complete tasks in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Training and supervising new production line workers
- Capable of operating and setting up of production lines with the assist of Technicians department
- Collaborating with other departments to ensure that orders are completed on time
- Carrying out quality checks and recording it on the paperwork and tracking and recording line efficiency
- Identify production line issues quickly and find ways to resolve them so that deadlines are still met without compromising quality with the support of the Supervisor & Engineers
- Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations

**Key Skills and Attributes**:

- Team leadership attributes, demonstrated in previous roles
- Must demonstrate strong communication skills
- Attention to details
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Positive attitude towards change
- To be able to motivate others

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.50-£11.75 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person