Back End - Shift Process Leader - Green Shift 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.

Their main duties are to organise and provide leadership to their team to ensure achievement of the following:

• 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 which 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.
• Liase 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 in order to achieve the required specification and product quality.
• Continually identify training needs for the team. Provide and organise any 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.
• Co-ordinate actions to effectively utilise downtime.
• Monitor / Control / 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 their team members in order that 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:

• Apprenticeship in an Engineering/Mechanical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Languages: English, written and verbal.
• Computer Skills/literacy: Microsoft Office, Excel, Word.
• Good knowledge of ISO standards.
• Good Leadership, delegation, communication, organisational and influencing skills.
• Analytical skills to interpret numerical data.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practices.
• A manufacturing background in a high speed, high volume continuous process.
• The ability and willingness to assist with breakdowns and line conversions.
• Can demonstrate the ability to work precisely with strong attention to detail.
• A team player with strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work alone under their own initiative.
• The ability to work well under pressure and organise and prioritise their work load.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and thoroughly.
• A basic knowledge of quality and hygiene systems would be advantageous.
• Possess an enthusiastic and proactive, goal orientated approach.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending training courses as and when required.
• Flexibility or willingness to travel.