Production Line Leader

Job Title: Production Line Leader- Immediate

Location: Stonehouse

Pay Range/details: £15.25- £17.00 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary

Omega has an exciting opportunity to work with a leading Global manufacturer as a Production Line Leader, responsible for both employees and material resources.

This role is offered on a double day shift so candidates must be able to work on a weekly rotation as follows:

-          Earlies: 05:30- 13:45 (12:30 on Friday)

-          Lates: 14:00- 23:00 (13:00- 17:00 on Friday)

Key Responsibilities –

Manage the Production Line with priority on Production plan with the primary aim of preventing line stoppages or minimising downtime.
Ensure Pickers are directed to deliver materials to the line on time to maximise productivity
Communicate with colleagues on all workstations to avoid downtime
Understand how all equipment and systems work; promptly report defective equipment and systems to avoid downtime.
Ensure prompt shift start, and prompt shift end.
Manage break times
Immediately address behavioural issues of colleagues within your team where necessary
Partner with Shift Supervisors where necessary to address behavioural issues with employees in an appropriate manner and location.
Record production numbers on an hourly basis for upward reporting
Supervise and motivate team members through regular, in-the-moment feedback; recognition and reward; consistent adherence to objectives and policy
Collate and analyse data, putting together production reports for both Production Manager and regular feedback to team members.

At the end of an order Line Leader with collection of defective product and ensure it is presented to QA, in order that inventory and quality records are maintained
Qualifications & Requirements –

Proficient knowledge of production procedure, policy planning and organisation skills to be able run and monitor the production line
ERP system experience
The ability to act decisively and solve employee or equipment-related problems
Attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality
The ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with your team, managers and stakeholders
The ability to work under pressure and multitask
Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines
The ability to work in a logical, systematic manner
Comfortable delivering frequent direct written and regular, in-the-moment oral feedback
IT skills, particularly when it comes to database management and Excel spreadsheets

What we can offer –

Opportunity to work with one of Gloucestershire’s leading employers
Excellent work/life balance
Immediate start (please only apply if you are available immediately)
For more information on this role, please contact Sam Griffin on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to

Omega specialises in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. 

Candidates who are currently a Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Line Leader may be suitable for this role.

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Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors