Production Shift Leader

Production Shift Leader
Pay: GBP12.80 per hour plus shift allowance
Based at: Cricklade, Swindon
Hours: 14:30 to 22:30, Monday to Friday
Our Company
GWP Packaging specialize in the design and manufacture of innovative, high performance packaging, from simple corrugated cardboard boxes to highly engineered transit packaging for a multitude of applications and industries. Operating out a modern production facility in Cricklade, Wiltshire, we work with clients both locally and throughout the UK.
The Role
We are looking for a Production Shift Leader to oversee a team of 2 Team Leaders and approximately 20+ full time staff. This role is responsible for overseeing the shift operations, ensuring that the goods are produced efficiently, on time and to a high standard as per the customers' specification. The role is responsible for completing the daily plan and holding Team Leaders accountable for the team's performance. This role would suit someone who is very hands on but can also step back and see the bigger picture.
Responsibilities
* Liaise with the day shift to ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
* Oversee the production process, co-ordinate production plans ensuring resources are allocated appropriately
* Own process efficiency for the shift, both driving improvements and delegating tasks to the team;
* Follow the daily plan and be able to tweak the plan as required to meet customer requirements.
* Building and developing production team; ensuring people are adequately trained and held accountable to meet performance criteria.
* Conduct inductions on new staff and appraising of existing team members.
* Ensure all safety requirements and training are adhered to at all times.
* Responsible for the upward communication of issues as and when required and handover communications.
Qualifications / Experience / Skill set
* Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing facility;
* Use of IT systems including MS Office and some type of MRP/Production Planning package;
* Working with heavy manufacturing machinery;
* Experience of coaching and mentoring staff;
Preferred but not necessary experience
* Experience working with corrugated materials. Printing / Die cutting / Finishing.
* H&S qualification (IOSH)
* Counterbalance Forklift License
* First aid at work qualification
Our Benefits
We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits include:-
* 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
* Contributory pension scheme
* Free parking at many of our site locations
* Range of company cars or cash allowance (including electric) for qualifying roles
* Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
* Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities
* Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands)
* Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
* Tax free childcare (TFC) scheme
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
* Long service awards (5-40 years)
* Charitable giving options
* Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
* O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
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