Production Leading Hand

About the role

You will work as part of the production team while also assisting with the day-to-day coordination of the factory floor. This is a hands-on position first and foremost, where you will work alongside the team on the factory floor while also helping organise the daily workload and keeping production moving.

Key responsibilities

• Working hands-on within the production area
• Operating and assisting with manufacturing equipment and processes
• Helping allocate daily jobs and priorities to the production team
• Assisting employees where required to keep production moving
• Monitoring workflow and helping ensure daily production targets are achieved
• Checking that completed work meets quality requirements
• Helping maintain a safe, clean and organised workplace
• Assisting with pre-starts and toolbox discussions
• Reporting production or equipment issues to management
• Helping new employees learn the production processes

About you

• Previous manufacturing, production or factory experience
• Experience operating machinery or working within a production environment
• Some experience as a Leading Hand, senior operator or informal team leader would be advantageous
• A practical, hands-on approach
• Good communication skills
• The confidence to provide direction to other employees when required
• The ability to organise your own work and help coordinate others
• A strong focus on safety and quality
• A reliable attitude and good attendance
• The ability to work as part of a team