Lead Operator

OsecoElfab, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Operator to ensure safety and quality standards while supporting production. The role involves monitoring tasks, overseeing operational cleanliness, and acting as a technical support resource for less experienced operators. The ideal candidate should demonstrate leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to fostering team development. Join a collaborative environment aimed at driving operational enhancements and efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Adherence to safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to run small 5S projects for operational efficiency.
• Experience in technical support for less experienced operators.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety procedures and prioritize equipment and personnel safety.
• Monitor daily tasks and support resource allocation with the Production Supervisor.
• Oversee workspace and machinery standards.
• Act as a technical support resource for operators.
• Engage in training and developing production team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical support

Problem solving

Effective communication

Training and development

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.For more information visit :**Position Summary:**The Lead Operator plays a pivotal role in collaboration with the Production Supervisors, ensuring that the highest standards of safety, quality, and production are consistently upheld. This role encompasses the facilitation of a safe, productive work environment, meeting customer demands, and serving as a technical support anchor for Production Operators. The Lead Operator also actively contributes to troubleshooting efforts and cultivates a positive work atmosphere. In addition to the outlined responsibilities, all employees are expected to consistently uphold and embody our company's core values and behaviours in their daily work, fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and excellence**Key Job Responsibilities:**• Champion adherence to OsecoElfab's safety procedures and guidelines, prioritizing the safety of equipment and personnel.• Ensure the safety of equipment and personnel through vigilant operations and adherence to safety protocols.• Monitor and access daily task to drive proactive problem solving along with working with the Production Supervisor on resource allocation to support achieving operational KPI’s• Oversee designated areas, ensuring that workspaces and machinery are maintained at exemplary standards of safety, cleanliness, and tidiness, while reporting any issues to the maintenance team.• Provide vital support to maintain and elevate product quality standards. Promptly address and escalate quality concerns to relevant parties, such as the Quality team and Production Supervisors.• Act as a designated technical support resource for less experienced operators, offering guidance and expertise.• Engage actively in training and developing production team members, facilitating their growth within the organisation.• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement activities, driving operationalenhancements and efficiency gains.• Monitor, troubleshoot, and adjust equipment and technology to optimize performance, with adjustments being accurately recorded in D365.• Report on adherence to production schedules, ensuring that any issues disrupting the schedule are promptly escalated and addressed.• Display effective communication skills, adept at conveying ideas and issues in meetings and other settings.• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grasp different facets of being a Lead Operator.• Exhibit strong leadership skills and function seamlessly as a team player, contributing to a collaborative and productive work environment.**This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the main responsibilities expected in this role. However, it is not an all-encompassing list and may be updated in the future to reflect changing role requirements and business needs.****Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Adhere to and promote OsecoElfab’s safety procedures and guidelines personally and always to ensure the safe operations of our equipment and safety of our people.* To ensure teams within your designated area/s of responsibility maintain workspace and machinery to a high standard i.e., safe, clean, tidy.* Able to run small 5S projects within an area to support operational efficiencies.* To act as a nominated ‘go to’ person for technical support of less experienced operators.* To be actively involved in the training and development of production team members.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!Halma is a global group of life-saving technology companies with major operations in the UK, Mainland Europe, the USA and Asia Pacific. Our purpose is to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. Halma offers career opportunities for both senior leaders and for graduates.We welcome experienced professionals who are inspired by our purpose, who are entrepreneurial and who want to help take our companies to the next level of growth. Our graduate program offers a unique experience to work in the Halma companies across the world.