Line Leader

Supporting the Production Manager in ensuring efficient running of production lines, achieving targets and filling out daily reports.

Ensure adherence to SOP's when running the line and report issues or malpractice to Production Manager.

Manage the line and area designated to you, taking responsibility for all food safety and operational issues as appropriate.

Achievement of daily output targets

Extensive monitoring of production systems, Foss input, figures and giveaways need to be understood.

Ensure accurate OEE recording of waste, inputs, outputs, and downtime - clarity & detail are key.

Monitoring of performance on the line/area and report any issues or concerns to the Production Manager.

Maximize output of the line by ensuring line speeds are maintained at the correct standards.

Know what is expected versus actual hourly line output rates and identify reasons for shortfalls.

Complete routine tasks without being prompted including any other duties relating to this role and Production Environment.

Ensure a good understanding of all machines on your line, understand how to recognize faults and rectify them.

Monitor performance - drive improvements and take accountability for your line
Support the need for training on the line and raise any training issues with Training Manager.

Understanding and knowledge of the factory system (Movex Orders (MO's)

**Health & Safety**:
To ensure correct reporting of accidents or near misses to the Health and Safety Manager.

To ensure employees are compliant to PPE and address where necessary.

To ensure every member of staff is trained to the safe working procedure for the task.

To identify training needs and to train individuals in how to conduct their tasks safely and to procedure.

To highlight any unsafe conditions to the Health and Safety Manager/Officer and Engineering Manager as soon as possible.

Complete safety Start Up checks for line at start of shift raising any issues to the appropriate manager.

**Technical**:
Close out of Muddy Boots/ corrective actions in assigned time.

Identify issues using route cause analysis on Muddy Boots systems.

Manage line breaks and break downs, seeking support from the technical team as required.

Maintain a clean as you go area and demonstrate good manufacturing practices.

Attention to detail on Live sheets - blends / weighs etc., ensure this is correct.

Provide Technical Dept. with support to close out Non-conformances and to address Customer Complaints.

**Engineering**:
Manage and report line breaks and break downs on Piranha / CMSS, seeking support from the Engineering team as required.

Raising issues for improvements to Engineering.

**People**:
Complete labour planning for the line including holiday and sickness cover.

Ensure compliance with all company procedures and codes of practice to ensure a safe and hygienic workplace.

Ownership for your team - monitor your staff in communal areas, changing rooms, facilities, canteen, smoking area, car park, always ensure good behaviour and that you lead by example by living the ABP values.

Ensure you promote positive attitudes and behaviours, be inquisitive and communicate effectively with your team and others around you

Understanding of KPI's and how your role contributes to achievement of these.

Experience of working in food production in a FMCG environment.

Experience in leading a team, in improving standards in relation to site environmental responsibilities, daily production output and getting the best from your team through development and training.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to delegate effectively when required.

Ability to challenge others in a professional and constructive manner

Self-motivated with a positive outlook.

High level of attention to detail and maintaining high standards.

Ability to communicate clearly with others in English including ability to write in English