Production Lead & Continuous Improvement Champion

Northampton Business Directory; Desborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A production management company in Desborough is seeking a motivated individual to oversee team performance and production targets. The role includes ensuring compliance with client specifications, health and safety regulations, and often acting as a role model for best practice. The successful candidate will manage production output, minimize waste, and participate in training and development initiatives while maintaining high hygiene standards. Flexibility in shift coverage and other duties is required.

Responsibilities

• Motivate a team to meet production targets.
• Ensure final product meets client specifications.
• Maximise production efficiency hourly/daily.
• Adhere to health, safety, and quality regulations.
• Ensure paperwork and systems are accurate.
• Comply with hygienic audits.
• Adhere to GMP and housekeeping standards.
• Assist in developing a skills matrix.
• Attend meetings and relevant training.
• Identify and develop Line Leaders.
• Train new starters.
• Act as a role model for best practice.
• Monitor and minimise waste.
• Participate in continuous improvement.
• Conduct RTWs for line workers.
• Participate in the PDP program.
• Conduct disciplinary investigations.
• Serve as a machinery knowledge specialist.
• Drive personal development.
• Manage production output and resolve issues.
• Cover for the Area Manager when needed.
• Liaise with customers and clients.
• Cover various shifts as required.
• Undertake additional duties as necessary.

Job description

A production management company in Desborough is seeking a motivated individual to oversee team performance and production targets. The role includes ensuring compliance with client specifications, health and safety regulations, and often acting as a role model for best practice. The successful candidate will manage production output, minimize waste, and participate in training and development initiatives while maintaining high hygiene standards. Flexibility in shift coverage and other duties is required.