Production Leader - Nights

Our client is an industry leader, offering textile, hygiene and facility services operating in 28 countries across Europe and Latin America. In the UK they have over 9,000 employees working at over 20 laundries. This is a great opportunity to join a company that supports and rewards their people and to join a successful growing company, providing many opportunities for career progression. Reporting to the Production Manager we are looking to recruit a Production Leader for the Night Shift (10pm - 6am). The role is to lead a Production Team in the achievement of functional objectives which support the site ensuring there are appropriately qualified and educated staff for specific tasks and production areas. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy, national legislative requirements and the safety and wellbeing of your team. Ensure compliance with safety rules and legislation including correct training for staff on plant and machinery in accordance with policy and procedure. Manage the Production operation to produce quality products which meet the customers packing requirements, are produced efficiently and delivered at the agreed time. Train, motivate, monitor and coach the production team to ensure Operational Excellence is achieved and Service Excellence is maintained. Ensure site inductions and workwear are deployed to staff and visitors. Co-operate and communicate with own and other departments and colleagues as appropriate. Constantly seek out opportunities to improve systems and procedures. Report statistics on an hourly basis to line manager. Immediately report any production issues to the management team which may affect the successful completion of delivery schedules. Manage and control all activities in accordance with the production plan. Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) targets are achieved. Purchase new Plant equipment in collaboration with Production/Operations Manager. Ensure optimal number of staff are present on shift. Requirements: Practical knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma methodologies. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to develop effective working relationships across all levels of management and staff. Leadership and People Management skills; recruitment, induction, PDR process,performance management, absence management etc. Highly customer focussed and able to react quickly to needs of the customer Ability to make decisions and deliver quality results under pressure. Basic PC literacy. Self-motivated. Education/Experience Educated to degree level and/or a proven track record from supply industry preferably at Superviser level IOSH certificate or equivalent qualification. Maths & English GCSE or equivalent. Experience of working within a highly focused Production environment If you feel you could be successful in this role, please forward an up to date CV to LRS. Laundry Recruitment Solutions is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of this vacancy. For information about Personal Data we hold and your rights please refer to our Privacy Policy.