Lead Operator

Lead Operator

Full-Time 29000 - 29000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Imperial Workforce

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team to ensure factory targets are met while maintaining safety and quality standards.
  • Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing company in Sunderland with a focus on teamwork.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, overtime pay, and opportunities for career growth.
  • Other info: Permanent position with day and night shifts available, plus excellent support for personal development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by leading operations and driving efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing and team leadership, with a commitment to safety and quality.

The predicted salary is between 29000 - 29000 £ per year.

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £29,000 per annum plus shift allowance

Hours: Day and night shifts

Benefits: Overtime is available, 1.5x outside of normal hours, 2x on Sundays and bank holidays

Type: Permanent

Duties:

  • Comply with and ensure team compliance with company policies and statutory regulations for health and safety, food safety and CMS.
  • Accountability for the day-to-day performance of their own area of operation and influence.
  • Ensure team and individual contribution to ensuring that factory targets are met with regard to schedule adherence, SKU adherence, wastage minimisation, quality, health and safety.
  • Ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are met and constantly maintained across the site by everyone.
  • Provide a role model example within the team for attitude, contribution and team working.
  • Ensure operation of equipment in accordance with best practice complying with health and safety rules and regulations and policies and procedures.
  • Lead CWS activities and take responsibility for team performance and involvement.
  • Undertake rudimentary maintenance tasks, to drive efficiency of product and size changeovers of equipment within designated team.
  • Within the remit of the Non Core Role, represent team requirements with the sponsoring function, organise team activities to support the achievement of functional targets and provide feedback through individual and team briefings on objectives and progress.
  • Within the remit of the Non Core Role, provide the primary liaison between the operations team and the sponsoring function through the appropriate coordinator.
  • Be the primary liaison with the leadership team regarding team performance and KPI target progression.
  • Provide specific support and guidance when required for the development of others on equipment and CWS activities within designated team.

Requirements:

  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • History of manual and practical work.
  • Experience of working part of/leading a team activity.
  • Basic understanding of identifying and challenging unsafe actions.
  • Track record showcasing commitment flexibility.
  • Sound knowledge of site HSE processes and application.
  • Understanding of CWS and continuous improvement activities.
  • Accurate reporting of downtime information.
  • Basic numeric and literacy skills.
  • Computer literate.
  • NVQ level 2 BIT.
  • Experience in an operations production environment, ideally FMCG.

For more information, please contact Imperial Recruitment Group ASAP.

Lead Operator employer: Imperial Workforce

As a leading global manufacturer, we offer our Electrical Technicians in Hartlepool a dynamic work environment that prioritises safety, innovation, and professional growth. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and flexible working hours, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values inclusivity and fosters a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Imperial Workforce

Contact Details:

Imperial Workforce Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Operator

Health and Safety Compliance
Food Safety Knowledge
Team Leadership
Performance Accountability
Housekeeping Standards
Equipment Operation
Rudimentary Maintenance