Role Purpose
The role of the Process Lead is to assist the Lead Supervisor to guarantee optimum performance and operational efficiency of the day-to-day production to achieve production KPI’s to meet customer demands whilst complying with company procedures and Health and Safety policies.
The Process Lead will also work on a variety of projects related to ongoing organisational improvements including, but not limited to, Health and Safety, Quality, Workplace Organisation, Environmental and Sustainability.
Key Accountabilities
Health and Safety
* Embed a H&S culture of zero tolerance ensuring the policy is fully understood, owned and implemented by every employee.
* Ensure machine operators have set up their machines correctly and all pre-shift safety checks have been completed and recorded.
* Promote the use of TCards for near miss and hazard reporting and ensure appropriate action is taken to close T-cards with feedback and recognition to employees.
Operational
* Deliver the production plan, communicating and highlighting any risk to OTIF in a timely manner to the Lead Supervisor.
* Liaise with the Maintenance team to ensure plant and machinery is kept in full working order, ensuring job requests are logged on Maintain.
* Conduct daily cycle checks and carry out and maintain a monthly stock take.
* Take ownership of production information recording, monitoring, and improving KPIs.
* Implement actions identified through internal and external audits (including health & safety and quality inspections) to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
* Ensure all prescribed quality checks are carried out by machine operators, to ensure product quality is not compromised.
* Prioritise workplace organisation ensuring the factory is always customer ready.
* Investigate defective material, supporting root cause analysis, measuring effectiveness of corrective actions.
* Manage holiday requests in line with the agreed holiday allocation per area.
* Review holiday balances quarterly to ensure holiday requests are evenly spread throughout the calendar year and not left until the last quarter.
* Manage each absence in line with company policy and ensure all return to work meetings are completed within 24 hours of the employee’s return.
* Assist in the recruitment of team members.
* Ensure all payroll-related documents are accurately completed and submitted the next working day.
Training
* Identify and deliver all operational training.
* Conduct on-job assessments.
* Monitor and ensure completion of e-learning refresher training.
Experience Desired
* Experience in leading a small team/cell preferably in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
* Basic understanding of operational metrics and use of KPIs.
* Experience of meeting and exceeding health and safety/environmental/quality requirements.
* Continuous improvement mindset.
* Skilled in multi-tasking and prioritising to achieve set targets.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Competent IT skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Awareness of managing internal customers within a production environment.
Key Competencies Required
* Being an exemplary role model and taking the lead in promoting and living our values.
* Invests in personal development.
* Is self-aware and authentic.
* Is open to and encourages feedback.
* Develops, empowers, and motivates teams and individuals.
* Drives employee engagement.
* Translates strategy to create a positive vision.
* Inspires while managing change.
* Drives for results.
* Delivers against targets in a way which is fast, agile, and in line with our company values.
* Uses effective influencing strategies.
* Clear, concise, consistent, and relevant communications for individual situations. Understands, manages, and clarifies expectations.
* Engages with key stakeholders prior to an important presentation/meeting to enlist their support.
* Always seeks valid information to solve and eliminate root causes of problems/issues.
Key Relationships
* Lead Supervisors
* Production Manager
* Colour Manager/Supervisor
* Technical Manager/Supervisor
* Quality Manager/Supervisor
* Warehouse Supervisor
* HSW Advisor
* HR Advisor
* Training Manager/Trainers
Benefits
* 32 days annual leave with additional days granted for long service.
* Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Work-related support & counselling.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Access to a network of fully trained internal coaches & mentors to support career development.
* Additional training and development opportunities including SCQF qualifications, secondments, and external training.
* Access to SLG & Me Benefits & Wellbeing Portal: a range of discounts across various retailers and health & wellbeing support.
* Dedicated network of Mental Health first Aiders.
* Employee voice: opinion surveys to enhance our workplace culture.
* Employee recognition platform.
* Group Life Assurance plan.
* Company sick pay scheme.
Hours: 05:30 – 14:00 and 13:30 – 22:00 (weekly rotation - continuous).
We will be hiring candidates individually and not as a collective; therefore, successful candidates will be informed and start prior to or after other successful candidates for the roles.
We are now an SCQF inclusive recruiter to support and develop diversity, equality, and inclusion in our organisation to create a talent-diverse workplace that embraces individuality.
If you require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team – careers@scottishleathergroup.com
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
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