Shift Leader

In this role you will be responsible for leading and managing the production staff through day to day activities. Training and developing production staff operationally and personally. Ensuring health and safety policies and procedures are followed at all times, reinforcing the organisational safety culture. Reinforcing adherence to the company quality standards. Interacting closely with the Production Manager to execute the agreed production schedule. Work with other departments around site; supply chain, planning, quality, engineering, technical and warehousing etc, to ensure all requirements of production are met. Identify, promote and lead Lean 5s & CI work practices within the production processes. We operate a rotating shift pattern of two weeks on 6am to 2pm followed by two weeks on 2pm - 10pm.

Responsibilities Include:

• Organize and prepare jobs for production staff before they arrive on shift.
• Ensure that production processes are in line with company set standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain high levels of quality standards and assist with quality control throughout the production facility.
• Accurately complete all necessary documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for training and inducting any new employees into the team.
• Communicate expectations to production team members and evaluate their performance, taking responsibility for the monitoring and reporting of agreed KPI’s via quarterly 1-2-1 meetings.
• Implement relevant emergency response procedures in emergency situations.
• Ensure Daily inspection list is completed and report any findings to ensure safe and efficient workflow.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of production schedules with the planning and logistics department.
• Report the need for repair or replacement of faulty production equipment to maintenance department.
• Ensure all resources and assets are used efficiently and correctly.
• Enforce compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures and investigate and report on near misses and accidents.
• Completion of production housekeeping.
• Give support to projects/groups created to help continuously improve the site.
• Update and present GEMBA meetings.
• Monitor time, Attendance and plan overtime and holidays for production.
• Completion of back to work interviews and any disciplinary procedures alongside HR.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of grade C / 4 in English and maths.
• 2 years of manufacturing experience in a processing environment.
• Demonstrable experience of leading a team within a manufacturing environment.
• IT skills able to use MS applications.

What We Offer:

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.