Line Leader - Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom - Karsten UK Ltd

Description

• Ensuring that production, on line, is running smoothly and efficiently
• Liaise with QC team and Shift Managers to be aware of potential raw material quality issues
• Set up job / batch for processing using the ERP system.
• Record all raw / packing materials usage using Prophet scan system.
• Ensure and validate date code, country of origin, variety & any other information inputted by machine operatives.
• Ensure best utilisation of raw material is achieved during packing raw material & record / monitoring waste.
• Carry out production startup inspection checks.
• Complete all production administration of line leader role
• Ensure all production data relating to packing jobs are completed accurately and recorded in Prophet and any discrepancies are communicated to Shift Managers.
• During a job, input data into prophet ensuring the correct information is captured packing ingredient, labour time, raw material, packaging, labels etc.
• Close jobs on the Prophet traceability system for all products packed, keeping records of what product & packaging ingredients have been used in the job
• Ensure that all production related paperwork is completed and jobs have been signed off and closed.
• Coach, mentor, organise & take charge of a team of production operatives
• Communicate line processing targets to machine operative
• Demonstrate how to pack grapes on the production line to encourage and motivate production operatives to meet their potential
• Follow the company's label check procedure.
• Follow the company's packaging procedure.
• To take care of equipment used, and ensure it is stored in the correct place according to procedure.
• Report all issues or discrepancies to the Production Supervisor
• To ensure Health and Safety standards are met on a daily basis
• Commit to maintain a Health and Safety orientated environment for self and others
• Carry out training requirements for production operatives using the companies SOI procedures.
• PPE according to procedure.
• Any other duties deemed necessary to the needs of the business.
• Adhere to Karsten clean as you go policy ensuring that the working area is kept clean and tidy at all times
• Coach, mentor, act as an advisory & support to all trainee line leaders

• Access prophet data base to print labels & job instruction
• When required cover print room operative duties

• Aspirations and willingness to train to progress up the supervisory / production management ladder
• Prepared to demonstrate flexibility in your role and assist the Production Management team
• Flexible approach.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail when documenting data.
• Effective team member.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Internal Auditor and HACCP trained.
• Good organiser.
• Positive attitude.
• Able to motivate a team.
• Good knowledge of Fresh Produce.
• Excellent attitude towards Health and Safety.