Lead Production Operator

• Assemble products or components on the production line, following established SOP’S Work Instructions and safety guidelines.
• Ensure the operators are assembling products/ components correctly following the SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement activities and participate in root cause analysis for quality, safety, or delivery issues.
• Escalate process, safety, or quality concerns appropriately and support containment actions.
• Ensure effective shift handover, including status of production, quality issues, and outstanding actions.
• Support achievement of daily production, quality, and safety targets.
• Operate and maintain assembly machinery and equipment and be the reporting line for operators to report any issues.
• Using the 5s ethos, maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and lead by example for the team.
• Work with hand tools and other equipment to assemble products.
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy and communicate precisely any concerns or issues with the operators.
• Follow pre-determined production schedules and meet production targets.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient workflow.
• Work with the Production Manager to ensure all members of the team are working to the correct procedure and highlight any concerns.
• Identify training needs for operators and maintain training records with the Production Manager.

• Experience in thermal joining of aluminum plates would be desirable
• Experience in sheet metal environments would be desirable
• Experience in tooling changeovers would be desirable

Key Skills Required:

• Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Previous experience in a production or assembly environment is essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with precision.
• Ability to lead by example and set clear boundaries and expectations.
• Good manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Basic understanding of tools and equipment used in assembly.
• IT Literature in Microsoft packages (Excel/ Word) and experience of using Sage would be highly desriable.
• Proven work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with conflict and resolve situations in a calm and precise manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work shift patterns.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Excellent Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employee Contribution up to 11%/ Employer contribution up to 15%)
• Death in Service Life Protection (x 6 annual salary)
• Brand new, modern working environment
• Employee Events
• Recognition Awards
• Training and Development (Internal & External)
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme - Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme/ Financial Support
• Access to pool cars/ vans for travel
• Free Parking