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Ortolan Group
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Halesowen, West Midlands
Shift Leader - Production/Manufacturing
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Shift Leader/Manager (Production/Manufacturing) Midlands Full time permanent position - shifts Salary £30,000 to £42,000 depending on experience. Aquapak Polymers is an innovative developer, manufacturer and distributor of Hydropol - a strong, fully biodegradable and marine safe polymer resin capable of replacing standard plastics in many everyday applications. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Team leader/shift manager to join the team based at our purpose-built premises in South Birmingham. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, you will be a key member of the production management team responsible for leading a shift team across all areas of operations including; safety, productivity and quality. Ensuring that we meet client specifications in a safe, economical, fair and responsible way. You will also contribute to key aspects of the development of processes and other relevant projects as directed by the Head of Manufacturing. The role: * To oversee the operation of the shift, meeting production targets through the maximisation of machine operating capacity in addition to meeting high standards of quality. * Assist in the planning, storage of materials and scheduling of orders to maintain production and achieve targets minimising wastage. Stock control management to achieve cost control and accurate purchasing. * Production Process Management. Supervision of manufacturing, packing, loading and despatch of customer orders. * All aspects of team management including training, labour cost controls and resourcing for allocated shifts, holidays, sickness and absence, conduct appraisals and performance management. * Health, Safety, Risk and Compliance. Ensure that processes are developed, all documentation is completed accurately to meet SOP's, productivity, quality and health & safety requirements. What we are looking for: Previous experience as a shift manager/team leader in a process manufacturing environment is essential for this role from the chemical / plastics or polymer industry . You must also : * Have at least 2-3 years of team leading experience & be educated to Degree level in Production management/Chemical engineering/Polymer chemistry and ILM/CMI Level 3/5 in supervisory management * Possess strong motivational and leadership skills with experience of people management, training, development and performance management. * Be able to demonstrate experience of Health & Safety management in a process production environment, including conducting risk assessments. You will also have IOSH Managing Safely, or an alternative safety qualification. * Knowledge of working to QA systems and procedures and experience of QMS. * Have good IT skills including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, ERP/production control systems. * Problem-solving skills and experience of LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement. A formal Lean/ Continuous Improvement certification would be advantageous. * Excellent leadership skills; be able to communicate clear objectives and provide feedback, for individual performance improvements to direct reports. * Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs, introduce new ways of thinking and behaving, and have experience in applying new ideas. Please apply with a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the role. Closing date for applications is 30 June NO AGENCIES PLEASE. - Previous applicants need not apply By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.