Shift Team Leader / Manufacturing / Engineering / Paper Products

Shift Team Leader / Manufacturing / Engineering / Paper Products
Kendal, Cumbria Commutable from Penrith, Morecambe and Lancaster
Salary £40,300.70 + attractive benefits
Full Time

Our client is a world renowned specialist manufacturer of distinctive and technically advanced paper products, using materials from cotton and wood to carbon fibre, based in north-west England. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly-growing listed company with more than 170 years of heritage that thrives on innovation. The company has developed a strong range of technical capabilities, making it a global player in high quality coloured and tactile papers, digital materials and luxury packaging by offering unique tailor made solutions.  An international business of around £92m across its three operating divisions of Paper, Technical Fibre Products (TFP) and 3D Products (3DP), it serves markets in the USA, China, the Far East, Europe and the UK.

They are currently recruiting for a Shift Team Leader to lead sustainable improvements in all areas, including safety, quality, cost, delivery and people. As Shift Team Leader you communicate and develop individuals and teams, as well as liaising with key functional areas to develop plans, and provide operational support to customer and supplier visits. Personal development will be owned by the successful candidate, with full support provided by the wider team and HR.

Hours of work – 3-Shift Cycle – 06.00-18.00

The ideal candidates will have experience leading teams and projects in a manufacturing
environment. You should have experience producing high quality products and operating
in a fast paced environment where safety is a key focus. With excellent problem solving and decision making skills you will make timely decisions, effectively managing resources and taking ownership to deliver results.

They are welcoming applications from proactive team players who are able to work collaboratively across teams, with strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.

A Level 3 qualifications (or above) in Leadership, Business Improvement Techniques or Performing Manufacturing Operations or Performing Engineering Operations would be advantageous.