Line Coordinator (12 months FTC)

William Grant & Sons Irish Manufacturing; Dufftown; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Bonus plan

Holiday entitlement (buy/sell)

Private Healthcare

Pension plan

Cycle to Work

Charity donation program

Life Assurance

Learning resources

Job summary

William Grant & Sons is seeking a proactive Line Coordinator to support the Packaging Leadership Team in driving operational excellence across production lines. You will coordinate daily line activities, champion safety and compliance, support team development and drive continuous improvement to deliver safety, quality, service, cost and people performance.

Key responsibilities include optimising line performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, leading continuous improvement, training needs

Qualifications

• Experience working within a manufacturing, packaging, production or operational environment.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Experience monitoring and improving operational performance through KPIs and continuous improvement activities.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage, motivate and influence colleagues at all levels.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams and functions.
• An ability to identify problems, implement solutions and drive improvements that deliver measurable results.
• Experience of resource planning, shift coordination or team leadership would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, visual management or 5S methodologies would be beneficial.
• A genuine commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimise daily line performance against agreed KPIs.
• Ensure packaging lines operate in full compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, efficiency and service.
• Work with Packaging Leadership Team to identify opportunities for process optimisation.
• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture and promote collaboration.
• Identify training and development needs and support team leaders.
• Collaborate to deploy resources across packaging and Vat Hall operations.
• Maintain accurate manning plans aligned to production schedules.
• Drive high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and 5S.
• Champion diversity, inclusion and respect in the workplace.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Organisational skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

At William Grant & Sons, our packaging operations play a vital role in delivering world-renowned brands to customers across the globe. We are looking for a proactive and motivated Line Coordinator to support our Packaging Leadership Team in driving operational excellence across our production lines.

You will coordinate daily line activities, champion safety and compliance, support team development, and drive continuous improvement. You'll play a key part in ensuring we deliver outstanding results in safety, quality, service, cost and people performance while helping to create an inclusive and positive working environment.

Key responsibilities

As a Line Coordinator, you will:

• Coordinate and optimise daily line performance against agreed operational KPIs, communicating results clearly to your team and the wider leadership group using visual management tools.
• Ensure all packaging lines operate in full compliance with Health & Safety, Quality Standards, Environmental and Customs legislation, maintaining the highest standards of operational compliance.
• Support the development and delivery of continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, cost performance and customer service.
• Work closely with the Packaging Leadership Team to identify opportunities for process optimisation and operational excellence.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture, resolving issues quickly and effectively while promoting collaboration and engagement.
• Identify training, competency and skills development needs within your team and work alongside Team Leaders to support colleague development.
• Collaborate with fellow Coordinators to ensure resources are deployed effectively across packaging and Vat Hall operations in line with production demands.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date manning plans aligned to future production schedules and resource requirements.
• Drive high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and workplace organisation through the active application of 5S principles.
• Champion diversity, inclusion and respect, ensuring everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to contribute their best.

About you

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, people focused and passionate about delivering results through teams. You will bring:

• Experience working within a manufacturing, packaging, production or operational environment.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Experience monitoring and improving operational performance through KPIs and continuous improvement activities.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage, motivate and influence colleagues at all levels.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams and functions.
• An ability to identify problems, implement solutions and drive improvements that deliver measurable results.
• Experience of resource planning, shift coordination or team leadership would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, visual management or 5S methodologies would be beneficial.
• A genuine commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Reward and benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.