Line Leader

We have a new opportunity for a line leader to join a great production team within the garden industry.

Based at Howden Dyke near Goole.

Job purpose
- Operation of a production line or process

Co-ordinate day to day activities for a production line or process providing clear instructions to Operatives working on that line or process to deliver operational production needs to meet the objectives and targets of the business.

Through autonomous maintenance, in leading the team, ensure the operation and basic maintenance of the production line or process operate and run efficiently with any operating concerns/faults raised in a timely manner to maximize operational efficiencies.

You may also be required to use a fork lift truck / shovel (if qualified) to move product/materials between locations with recording of details on documentation

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Working with others:
Follow direction from Shift Supervisor, Team Leader or nominated person/s
Manage best use of team resource for production line activities through optimization of efficiencies and best working practices

Operations:
Implement daily work schedules/instructions for team of FLT drivers and Operatives for the production line/s you are responsible for (can be multi-lines)
Support induction procedures incl. initial training for all staff (permanent and temporary) in conjunction with Team Leader and other Line Leaders
Lead the team by example and ensure that the line or process is functioning efficiently and effectively - which includes the set-up, changeover, normal operation, routine and non-routine maintenance
Ensuring the department has all relevant materials, including raw materials, packaging and part-finished products (bills of material)
Problem shoot and ensure that any problems are rectified and downtime is minimized
Collation of data relating to all areas of production and inputting data onto either a computerized or manual database
Safe use of Fork Lift Truck or Shovel as required ensuring production lines or process is run safe and efficiently and safe procedures are followed. Could include management of off-loading raw material vehicles if required
Managing safe raw material storage and handling movements (CoSHH)
Tanker discharging if required
Operating in line with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’S) and Integrated management Systems (IMS)
Responsible for the discharging of tankers and the training of other personnel in tanker discharge if required.
Actively participate to achieve department and site KPI’s

Maintenance
Undertake maintenance tasks/checks to agreed timescales and schedule.
Ensure maximum Line/process availability through effective response, fault finding diagnosis and repair of a wide range of plant equipment in line with maintenance schedules.
Ensure the Production Line / process equipment is clean and remains operational in line with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Regularly check all moving parts of the production Line/process equipment and report any deficiencies to the Team Leader or Engineering department to rectify as required.

Quality Standards and Working Instructions:
Ensure compliance with (EGC) Quality Policy
Ensure compliance with company and external procedures.
Ensure compliance with IMS procedures. Complete all relevant documentation in line with procedures.
Awareness of Quality KPI’s
- Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance:
Comply with Environment, Health & Safety Policy
Comply with Environment, Health & Safety Rules & Values
Comply with Environment, Health & Safety Vision & Strategy
Comply with Safe Systems of Work
Participate in the development of Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments
Awareness and adherence to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessments
Awareness of responsibilities as defined by the Site Emergency Procedures
Ensuring that hazards and risks are minimised

Integrated Management System (IMS):
Comply with the requirements of the Integrated Management System and act appropriately with regard to day to day management of Quality, Environment, Health & Safety (Q,EH&S) issues.
Participate in achieving Quality, Environment, Health & Safety (Q,EH&S) objectives and targets.
Ensure compliance to internal/external audits on Q,EH&S and all corrective actions are actioned and communicated as required to Production Manager or nominated person/s

Training:
Provide training to allocated team members of training competency requirements as detailed in training assessments relevant to role.
Complete and record induction and all relevant training documentation in line with procedures for team members.

General Production/Warehouse/Facility Housekeeping:
Ensure good housekeeping is maintained at all times and that waste is segregated in accordance with the waste handling segregation instructions

Internal relationships:
Work closely with the Production Manager, Engineering, Logist