Production Leader

METTLER TOLEDO Safeline are a leading global provider of metal detection systems for the food, pharmaceutical, and packaging industries. With over 40 years of experience, Safeline has a strong reputation for providing cutting-edge technology, exceptional product quality, and world-class customer service. We are committed to delivering superior technology are proud to be the trusted partner of many of the world's leading food and pharmaceutical companies.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Production Leader to oversee our production team and ensure the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for optimizing production workflows.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for ensuring the team possess the skills required to achieve the production plan.
• Carry out team member performance reviews.
• Maintain daily production boards and team board documentation.
• Conduct local KPI team meetings to improve cost, quality and delivery metrics.
• Responsible for Safety Audit schedule adherence and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Management of area risk assessments.
• Lead local 5S activity to promote a safe, defect-free and ‘visual workplace’.
• Participate in occupational health activity to support team welfare.
• Ensure area is compliant with ISO14001 and ISO9001 standards.
• Ensure first line absence management is conducted swiftly and effectively.
• Responsible for liaising and communicating with all support functions and to achieve area targets.

What You Need to Succeed

• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience, gained within a similar role.
• Computer literate - SAP knowledge is advantageous.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities, effective communication and a positive attitude to motivate the team.
• Strong understanding manufacturing practices and processes.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Quality focused mindset with the enthusiasm to drive continuous improvement.

Our Offer to You

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• 24/7 access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support mental health and wellbeing
• Excellent opportunities for growth and development
• Company social and wellbeing events
• Work for a global brand providing leading technology in Metal Detectors!

Equal Opportunity Employment

We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to [email protected] so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here