Packaging Line Lead: Safety & Improvement

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

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