Kingspan Insulation
Production Area Leader
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Production Area Leader
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Production Area Leader to join our Production team based at our Basildon site working 40 hours per week on a permanent basis.
As a Production Area Leader, the main purpose of your role will involve being responsible for the day-to-day running of the production equipment. You will be proactive in, coordinating with the line leader in maintaining and improving upon; production, scrap, KPIs, and OEE figures, applying a hands-on approach to looking at improving all areas within the production environment.
Responsibilities Of Our Production Area Leaders
- Fully trained and be able to operate machinery and equipment to the required standards.
- Managing/performing the day-to-day operation of the department/line.
- Set up machinery in preparation for production operations.
- Operate machinery to fabricate, manufacture, assemble, or move products.
- Monitor output and adjust machine settings within the scope of the role to maintain productivity and quality standards.
- Adjust machine as needed for changeovers, different functions, or other varying needs of production.
- Manage and assist in the performing of scheduled cleaning duties and basic maintenance activities.
- Support the line leader in supervising, training, developing, and managing the team.
- Ensuring performance is achieved and maintained through the training & development of team members.
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What we are looking for in our Production Area Leader:
You will have:
- Previous experience working in a factory/manufacturing process environment.
- Able to follow instructions and production schedules.
- Flexible and willing to be trained in multiple areas, whatever department and area this may be.
- Basic understanding of touch screen technology.
- Experience of working with various IT programs, i.e., MS Word, Excel.
- Be a good team player with a “Can do attitude”.
- Management experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Able to act quickly when problems arise.
Whilst not essential, the following would be of benefit:
- Accredited lift truck training.
- A professional qualification within the supervisory or management field (ILM Level 3 or equivalent).
- A professional qualification within the health & safety field (IOSH managing safely or equivalent).
- Full driving license.
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What we can offer you:
- 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Profit-related bonus.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Kingspan offers lots of opportunity for training and progression.
- Open plan, modern production, and manufacturing environment
- On-Site Parking
- Access to discounted products
Why join Kingspan Technical Insulation?
We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause - better buildings for a better world.
Kingspan Technical Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance technical products and systems for pipe and ductwork in building services, HVAC, and industrial applications and passive fire protection products.
Do you have the skills we are looking for? If so, click ‘apply’ now to be considered for one of our Production Area Leader roles.
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