Production Leader

Location: Paignton
Hours: Monday-Friday/ 8am-5pm
Salary: £26k-£27k+ (depending on experience)
Start date: 1st of May

Acorn is currently seeking a Production Leader who will drive and lead the production team to improve processes and procedures. The primary goal is to provide structure to deliver a first-class experience across all products and channels.

Key responsibilities:

- Plan and oversee daily production activities to meet all KPI's such as plan production builds, prioritise builds, and raise build plans.
- Coordinate the picking of required stock and delegate builds to the production team. Ensure completed build plans are accurately recorded in the ERP system and stored appropriately.
- Attend meetings and communicate objectives to the team
- Maintain required stock levels
- Motivate staff through guidance, coaching and support
- Monitor staff performance and carry out disciplinary action when necessary
- Support the team by assisting the production line when needed

Essential requirements:

- Experience as a Supervisor within production or manufacturing
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Package
- Experience and familiarity with 5S and continuous improvement
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Experience of stock management systems

Benefits:

- Pay increases, bonus schemes and rewards
- Pension
- Life insurance
- Training
- Work social events

If you feel your experience can fulfil this role and you are interested in working for a fantastic company, please apply direct through the advert or call the Newton Abbot Acorn Branch and speak to Sarah.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.