Conversion Team Lead — 12-Hour Shifts

DS Smith; Louth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith in Louth is looking for a Conversion Team Leader to manage the D Shift in our conversion area. You will lead a growing team, coach operators, and ensure safe, efficient production aligned with customer requirements.

The role involves hands-on machine operation and staff development in a 24/7, 12-hour shift pattern. You will drive improvements, sustain high quality standards, and support new starters as the Conversion operation expands.

Qualifications

• Proven Team Leader or supervisory experience in manufacturing/production.
• Ability to coach and develop others.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Hands-on leadership with a practical approach.
• Positive, proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a team within the Conversion production area.
• Hands-on with day-to-day machine operations, setting safety and efficiency standards.
• Allocate labour and resources to meet production plans and customer requirements.
• Coach, train, and develop operators and assistants to build capability and engagement.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, Quality, Housekeeping, and Environmental standards.
• Monitor performance, identify issues, and drive corrective actions to maintain flow and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and efficiency gains.
• Communicate with Shift Managers, Engineering, and Support Functions to resolve challenges.
• Support new starters and skill development as the team expands.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Health & safety

Quality standards

Leadership development

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

DS Smith in Louth is looking for a Conversion Team Leader to manage the D Shift in our conversion area. You will lead a growing team, coach operators, and ensure safe, efficient production aligned with customer requirements.

The role involves hands-on machine operation and staff development in a 24/7, 12-hour shift pattern. You will drive improvements, sustain high quality standards, and support new starters as the Conversion operation expands.