Senior Operative/Team Lead (NIGHTS)

SLS (AGY) are looking to recruit a Permanent Senior Operative for our clients manufacturing Site in Kent. To apply please send an up to date CV in a MS Word format.

Job Summary

• To support the Team Leader – Shift Manager with the efficient running of the line or designated task.
• The role of Senior Production Operative incorporates supervisory responsibilities.
• Health & Safety Champion.
• Good Manufacturing Practice Champion.

Teamwork

• Can do attitude – leads by example and takes a hands on approach.
• Work closely with other teams and departments to maximise task efficiency.
• Train – coach and monitor the performance and compliance of Production Operatives & Agency Staff.
• Champion continuous improvement in the factory including Lean Manufacturing Techniques.

Communication

• Good communication at all levels using verbal and written methods.

Customer Care

• Achieve Line and personal KPI’s
• Ensure and maintain quality of the product.
• Eliminate Non-conformance’s (Job right first time).
• Clearly understand who the customers are both internal and external.

Innovation

• See and implement opportunities for creative problem solving while staying within the parameters of good practice.

Responsibilities & Expertise

• Constantly strive to increase operational performance.
• Good working knowledge of the routine machine operations of the line equipment.
• Optimise Line efficiency whilst maintaining and improving standards.
• Liaise with the Engineering on preventative maintenance and breakdowns to minimise the down time of equipment
• Responsible for minding machines in the absence of the Team Leader.

Compliance

• Constant attention to safe working practices, your own as well as that of other team members.
• Personally adhere to all prescribed working practices to ensure that the factory operates to the highest standards of hygiene and efficiency possible.
• Personally comply with all policies, procedures and risk assessments relevant to role and responsibilities.
• Implement effective corrective actions to address any shortcomings in the performance of Production Operatives & Agency Staff in a timely manner (If unable to resolve the issue escalate to Team Leader – Shift Manager).

Job Revision

This job description is subject to periodic revision following discussion with the post holder (s).

Person Specification

Proven track record of the following required:

o  Operating electric counterbalance fork-lift truck within a factory environment.

o  Must be prepared to under go fork lift training.

o  Leading a small team.

o  Analytical skills, including completion of documentation.

o  Computer literate.

o  Hands on approach.

o  Elements of the role are physically demanding.