Production Shift Leader
Location: GWP, Cricklade, Swindon
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE + Bonus and other Company benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 14:30 - 22:30
Sector: Packaging Manufacturing


Protecting what matters, together
At Macfarlane Packaging, we`re committed to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. Our focus on customer satisfaction, sustainability, and continuous improvement fosters a collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can build a fulfilling and long-term career.

With a proud 75-year history, we offer the stability of a well-established business combined with a forward-thinking mindset. We`re fast-paced and results-driven, and we`ll give you the tools and opportunities to grow - personally and professionally. Every colleague plays a part in our ongoing success and is encouraged to shape how we move forward.

We offer competitive pay, flexible benefits that work for you, and a culture that values work-life balance. If youre someone who thrives on commitment, teamwork, adaptability and learning, you`ll fit right in. Join us and help drive positive change that empowers businesses to plan for a better future.

The Role
Working at our GWP site (part of Macfarlane Packaging) in Cricklade, Swindon, the Production Shift Leader role will 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 and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Production Manager, your role will involve the following activities:

Main* Oversee the production process, co-ordinate production plans ensuring resources are allocated appropriately. This includes Production and Assembly Unit.
* Own process efficiency for your shift, both driving improvements and delegating tasks to the team leaders and their teams;
* Follow the daily plan and be able to change the plan as required to meet customer requirements.
* To build and develop the production team; ensuring people are adequately trained and held accountable to meet performance criteria.


Communications* Responsible for the upward communication of issues as and when required and handover communications.
* To host Team Leader hand over meeting at 3:15pm


HR* To Conduct inductions and probation reviews on new staff and appraising of existing team members annually.
* To continue to improve the absence levels on your shift by continually monitoring and managing absences via return to works, file notes and disciplinaries.
* Manage clocking of staff making sure they are paid correctly.
* To always be available for staff to speak to you and also invite for conversation and file note where necessary.
* To carry out Disciplinary hearings as required for the Shift.


Health and Safety* Ensure all safety requirements and training are adhered to at all times as per Health and Safety Policy, risk assessments and Safe Work Practices.
* To encourage safe work practice and use of behavioural observations.
* Manage staff PPE adherence including company uniform.


Quality* To create quality alerts as and when required to keep operatives focused on what is causing issues for our customers.
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