Posted: 6th November 2024
Salary: From £35,000 pa + Benefits
Location: South Petherton
Reference: PSTL061124
Due to continued expansion we are seeking an experienced Production Leader to join a firm that has won countless awards for being a great company to work for.
Amazing benefits package (listed below) as well as above market rate pay and generous overtime at a company that is growing and can offer career progression as part of a defined succession plan. If you are looking to advance your career to a managerial level then this is the role for you.
The benefits at this company are superb:
• Pension contribution of 10% by employer
• 4 x death in service benefit and long term disability scheme if enrolled in the pension
• 25 days holidays plus bank hols, 3 days to be used for Christmas shutdown
• Health cashback scheme 50% subsidised by the company (can also cover family)
• Fitness reimbursement of up to £300 per year towards gym membership and other activities
• Access to a staff Discounts Website with lots of discounts and other benefits and price reductions for everyday items
What will you do?
You’ll be responsible for supporting production team members to deliver business goals across two production facilities that manufacture products according to GMP standards.
With the support of the Production Manager, you will oversee scheduled production activities, ensuring Health & Safety standards are upheld, and resources are used efficiently.
You’ll develop the team to use lean tools, identify opportunities for improvement and support the delivery of those improvements across the business in conjunction with the Production Manager.
You’ll occasionally cover other Team Leaders across the various shifts, and be a visible lead in the business for ensuring processes and procedures are followed, especially relating to health and safety. You’ll also get to assist with recruitment and selection and support the wider team with ensuring performance excellence.
What we need from you:
You’ll have a production background with knowledge and experience of lean manufacturing/continuous improvement techniques, and be someone who has previously supervised or led a team of people, ideally within a regulated environment. Production machinery knowledge and the capability to improve processes is vital.
The role is working on day shift Monday to Friday, with the occasional requirement to work at other times to support the business. This is a key role within the business with the opportunity to progress your career by making a difference in the role you are recruited for, and then through promotion over the coming years.
Apply today – every application receives a response