Production Line Leader

Production Line Leader

Our client a successful and dynamic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company, based in Great Yarmouth is currently seeking a Production Line Leader to join their team. This is a full time, permanent position, located in Great Yarmouth.

Hours

• Week one - Monday to Thursday 6am to 2pm
• Week one - Friday 6am to 1pm
• Week two - Monday to Thursday 1.45pm to 10pm
• Week two - Friday 12.45pm to 6.45pm

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• A strong background in leadership, ideally working in pharmaceutical or another regulated production environment with associated level of documentation.
• A dynamic, self motivated individual with a proactive "can do" approach.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Be a competent computer user (e.g. Office 365 and local systems).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Resourceful with a high aptitude for problem solving and decision making.
• Have a high attention to detail and be competent with documentation.

The Line Leader will work as part of a professional team within a clean manufacturing environment where the highest quality standards are observed, leading a team of Production Operators to deliver batches of the correct quality and in adherence to the Production plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive a team of Production Operators to ensure batches are produced on time, to the required quality standards and in accordance with relevant company procedures.
• Inspire and motivate to achieve objectives and targets whilst driving continuous improvement requirements within the team.
• Support new product introductions and packaging improvement activities.
• Ensure safe and effective working practices of line team.
• Ensure direct reports are effectively trained and adhere to all procedures required for their role.
• Effectively organise and drive a team of operators to efficiently run the line.
• Identify issues with equipment/components that affect running performance and support their resolution.
• Clear and effective communication of line performance and fixes via daily meetings, KPI reports and emails.
• Expert in operation of the line, including minor troubleshooting.
• Effective teamwork with support departments, coordinating quality and/or engineering support when required.
• Monitor the capability and performance of direct reports, responsible for first line informal discipline where required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on company/individual performance.
• Holiday is 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays.
• Pension offered at 5%, increasing to 6% after 5 years' service, this is offered on a matched/salary exchange basis.
• Private Healthcare with AXA after a qualifying period.
• Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary.
• Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc.
• Free onsite parking.

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.