Manufacturing Group Leader Runcorn, England
Job description
Howdens are recruiting for an experienced Group Leader for our Panel production line at our manufacturing site in Runcorn, Cheshire.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring production targets are met with the adherence to the required quality, cost, delivery, people and health and safety metrics to support all of panel production processes. A natural leader, you will ensure your team is well-directed and will lead them effectively through regular communication, training and development.
As a Group Leader, you will be the first line of leadership and therefore will need to engage with teams extensively in line with our culture and will have the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will be a confident decision maker with a proven track record of implementing continuous improvement into a manufacturing environment.
The role:
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of your team members and providing feedback and effective training where required
- Checking service issues and planning daily production to ensure warehouse demand is satisfied
- Maintaining safety within your area of responsibility, complying with safety controls through effective auditing, reviewing SOPs and RAs and conducting accident / near miss investigations when necessary
- Analysing KPI and OEE data to identify productivity issues and helping to form solutions and maximise opportunities for improvement
- Liaising with the maintenance departments to reduce unplanned machine downtime
- Facilitating continuous improvement workshops and making effective decisions based on financial performance, labour, overheads and waste
- Monitoring and maintaining 5S standards across the panel production lines
Do you have?
- Demonstrable experience working in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment with multiple production lines
- Experience and knowledge of cutting edge and lean manufacturing techniques
- A proven track record of influencing positive and encouraging team behaviour
- Strong problem solving, decision making and change management skills
- A professional attitude and can think proactively on your own initiative
- The ability to remain calm and under pressure in a deadline-focused environment and able to adapt to the changing demands of the business
Shift Pattern:
- 3 shift rotation (1 week days 7am-3pm, 1 week nights 11pm-7am, 1 week afternoons 3pm-11pm)
What we can offer you as a Group Leader:
- Competitive salary, shift allowance and 10% annual bonus
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Free daily lunch
- Employee assistance programme
- Exceptional reward and recognition events
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment.That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,919.98-£73,577.64 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Runcorn: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/06/2023
Reference ID: REF-34I-F6E7Y0J
