Back End Shift Process Leader: Safety & CI Lead in Rugby

The purpose of this position is to organise and provide leadership to their team which will enable them to meet the goals set by the Shift Manager in line with the Plant’s objectives. This is a hands-on role and, as such, it is an integral part of the team functioning in their area – leading by example is a key requirement of this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times and be a role model within the plant for this subject.
• Participate in workplace safety inspections/behavioural safety programme.
• Create an environment that promotes and maintains good industrial relations, safe working practices, and excellent housekeeping standards.
• Meet Production, Quality, Spoilage and environmental improvement targets as set by the Shift Manager, the Continuous Improvement teams and the Plant budget.
• Investigate and/or report equipment or process defects promptly and use the team and outside assistance to identify and undertake corrective action to prevent re-occurrence.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within the team to minimise operating costs in the plant.
• Liaise with the engineering department to ensure all maintenance work is fully completed to the required standard and continually look for methods to reduce unplanned equipment downtime or operating machines below their rated speeds.
• Ensure standardisation of equipment setting is maintained and operate with great attention to detail to achieve the required specification and product quality.
• Continually identify training needs for the team, provide and organise such training to ensure the team is fully competent in all aspects of their roles.
• Set up effective communication links with team leaders on the other shifts and coordinate actions to effectively utilise downtime.
• Monitor, control, and communicate the performance of the team within and outside the team.
• Ensure effective use of materials and identify programmes to improve usage and minimise waste.
• Investigate/follow up on all process-related problems ensuring necessary corrective actions are taken and maintained.
• Safely manufacture cans according to the production plan and budget in accordance with EHS, quality and production requirements.
• Provide effective training, leadership and constructive feedback to team members so they can perform to their full potential.
• Ensure corrective action is taken, as required, for all equipment and operational problems/potential problems to continuously improve the operation.
• Actively seek and follow up on Shift Team’s ideas/suggestions and assist in driving change through continuous improvement in the Plant.

Qualifications & Professional Requirements

• Apprenticeship in an Engineering/Mechanical discipline or equivalent experience.
• English, written and verbal communication.
• Microsoft Office, Excel, Word proficiency.
• Computer literacy and ability to generate reports and manage data via computerised systems.
• Good knowledge of ISO standards.
• Strong leadership, delegation, communication, organisational and influencing skills.
• Analytical skills to interpret numerical data.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety practices.
• Manufacturing background in a high-speed, high-volume continuous process.
• Willingness to assist with breakdowns and line conversions.
• Ability to work precisely with strong attention to detail.
• Team player with strong problem-solving and analytical skills, able to work independently and under own initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure and organise and prioritise workload.
• Accuracy and thoroughness in completing paperwork.
• Basic knowledge of quality and hygiene systems advantageous.
• Enthusiastic and proactive, goal-orientated approach.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending training courses as required.
• Flexibility or willingness to travel.